The Dope.

Inspiration:

A collection of worthy reads on advanced graphic design and design thinking.

These are some of my favorite books that extend beyond the formal qualities of graphic design and focus on advanced concepts, critical thinking, and many of the essential attributes of a well-rounded designer... 

Typography:
The Elements of Typographic Style
by Robert Bringhurst

Design Process & Client Relationships: 
MTIV: Process, Inspiration and Practice for the New Media Designer 
by Hillman Curtis

Design Thinking: 
The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design 
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Workshops:
Sprint
by Jake Knapp

Branding:
Building a Story Brand
by Donald Miller

The Evolution of a Designer:
Tibor Kalman, Perverse Optimist
by Tibor Kalman

Classic Writings on Design:
Looking Closer 3
by Michael Bierut

Creative Psychology:
Flow / Creativity
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Writing:
Writing for the Visual Arts
by Mashey Bernstein

Creative Collaboration:
Organizing Genius
by Warren Bennis