How to Be a Graphic Designer, Without Losing Your Soul

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I think this is definitely a must read for anyone who is starting a graphic design business but also anyone who wants to work with clients at all. viel markiert), die interviews am ende hätte es nicht gebraucht, verstehe nicht ganz was sie bringen, sie stören irgendwie, das buch hätte auch ohne abschlag davor enden können.

Regarding design briefs, he offers some good suggestions: take up a role of scepticism and interrogation towards them, be wary of conventional wisdom, rely very much on common sense, and look for what is missing from the brief (which is often the key to unlocking really successful work). Although I'm ancient and have been in the graphic design field for a while now this was still very interesting and I still picked up a few pointers here and there. Comenzando con el título, es un libro que llama mucho la atención y su contenido ayuda a cualquier diseñador independientemente de la experiencia o los años que tengas.

The book also includes inspiring new interviews with leading designers, including Jonathan Barnbrook, Sara De Bondt, Stephen Doyle, Ben Drury, Paul Sahre, Dmitri Siegel, Sophie Thomas, and Magnus Vol Mathiassen. When my boss at work (the VP of marketing) saw this book on my desk at work he said 'gosh, does being a designer really put your soul at risk? There is a lot of practical information, but it also gets into the thinking and philosophy that is the foundation for a successful design career.

It also discusses the benefits/downsides of getting a job in a studio, in-house, as a freelancer, or setting up your own studio. While this book does cover mostly freelance work where you engage with each step of the design process, Adrian brings us back again and again on how we can work with clients and ourselves to keep our ideas in our designs (for the most part). Any graphic design students, interns, employees, art directors, businessmen or creative artists can look for this book. I’m still not entirely sure where I plan on heading once I’m done school, I think working for an existing studio would be pretty cool, but I don’t want to rule anything out just yet. The book is obviously one successful designer’s opinion, so it’s to be taken with a pinch of salt, and although it’s an updated version I still think a few things are a bit outdated.Can't say much more about it due to the fact that I haven't read it, however, listening to graphic designers perspective it is a good deal! Whether this has anything to do with me having/not having a soul I’m not sure yet but good read nonetheless. This book is full of gems, that I have found extremely helpful for specific elements of my work and in general. There are a few interviews throughout the book with various different practicioners which are invaluable for adding another perspective and more advice on different subjects and issues raised in the book. Published to instant acclaim in 2005, our best selling How to Be a Graphic Designer without Losing Your Soul has become a trusted resource for graphic designers around the world, combining practical advice with philosophical guidance to help young professionals embark on their careers.