I agree with the above references. Some good contextual background reading for graphic designers from visual communication perspective can be found in the writings of Rick Poynor, Nico MacDonald, Simon Heller, Bruinsma to name a few. No harm in reading about what graphic designers shouldn't do. My background is illustration/graphics and I am now researching a PhD in Interaction Design from a Visual Communication perspective. I would also recommend reading writings by Donald Norman, especially 'The Design of Everyday Things' (1998 edition) and Bill Moggridge's 'Designing Interactions'. On that note too the section on John Maeda may inspire you to read 'Maeda on Media'. He is a graphic designer and computer scientist. Finally Gillian Campton-Smith is also influential. Once a graphic designer herself she has a recommended reading list from her days at Ivrea. I have archived this list on my research blog. You can visit it at http://newmediabazaar.blogspot.com/2009/02/gillian-crampton-smith-links.html. My blog may also suggest other resources too. Good luck, and remember its all about the user and behaviour. :-)
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