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Graphic Design: A User’s Manual

Written by Corey. Posted on January 21, 2010. Filed under Reviews. Tagged adrian shaughnessy, book, Design, graphic design a users manual, laurence king publishing, review. 2 Comments.

Graphic Design: A User’s Manual written and designed by Adrian Shaughnessy is an absolute must read for a graphic designer. Actually, I should rephrase that, this book is an absolute must-reference for any designer. Structured as a very concise reference tool with each chapter, titled simply with a letter of the alphabet, addressing common and not so common topics in [...]

Art Direction Explained, At Last!

Written by Corey. Posted on October 28, 2009. Filed under Design, Reviews. Tagged art direction explained at last, book, Design, review, steven heller, veronique vienne. 1 Comment.

Art Direction Explained, At Last! by Steven Heller & Veronique Vienne does a phenominal job of answering the question I know I’ve asked so many times, what is it that art directors do? This book does an amazing job of walking you through the technical aspects of being an art director. You also get a glimpse into the [...]

Designers Don’t Read

Written by Corey. Posted on October 18, 2009. Filed under Design, Reviews. Tagged austin howe, book, designers don't read, review. 4 Comments.

Whether you’re a freelance designer fresh out of college or a 10 year veteran, Designers Don’t Read by Austin Howe is a real treat. From topics like “HOW MANY IDEAS SHOULD YOU PRESENT?” and “CAREER LAUNCHERS” to “NOCTURNAL GENIUS” and “THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESENTATION SKILLS”. Each chapter is as entertaining as it is informative and doubly inspirational.