- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Laurence King; foreword by Steafn Sagmeister... edition (3 Oct 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1856694100
- ISBN-13: 978-1856694100
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 18.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 120,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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...teaches you all the practical stuff you wouldn't learn in design school... --European Business
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...there has never been anything close to a career manual for graphic designers - until now, of course, and that's where `How to be a Graphic Designer: Without Losing Your Soul' comes in.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Following on from what other reviewers have said - I too don't read many books and often find design reference books are merely visual feasts with little insight or thoughtful discussion. However this book is different. Adrian Shaughnessy has performed a minor miracle in that he has run a very successful design studio and has also managed to create a book full of wit and intelligence that speaks to every designer at every level. I found myself nodding knowingly when I read this book, as he has captured exactly how it feels to be a designer. Whether coincidentally or not, I have recently decided to 'go it alone' as a designer - and I think this book has given me the impetus to do so. A MUST READ for anyone who is a designer or aspires to be one.
69 of 72 people found the following review helpful
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I had my trepidation's about this book, another well designed beautiful to look at and in essence just that. Eye candy (see any of the Tomato publications). However, I read a small piece on the book in this months CR and since I'm starting a new studio myself, thought I'd pick it up.
Starting up a business is BORING. All the books and advice you get is generally in regard to fictional iron-mongers and the like. 'Without Losing Your Soul' has a ream of information regarding working for yourself to studio start up and everything else after that bold step. Interestingly the section of 'getting a job in the industry' is meagre in comparison. Perhaps this is due to the fact that many graduates just can't get the job they deserve.
'Without Losing Your Soul' covers other aspects of working life, clients and how to keep your artistic sanity and still get paid, right through to dealing with artists block. All in a witty but not too smug style (as the first chapter suggests all designers are 'self-centered obsessives', so I was expecting more smugness)
This is THE handbook for the graduate designer. I say THE because I haven't seen any others really. Don't be put off if you don't work in the 'traditional' sense of the word design (I don't. I'm in motion graphics/moving image). However if you are print to film and everything in between, the examples and advice in this book are applicable.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I was flicking through this one evening at Borders, saw some interesting parts and bought it a day later on Amazon.
Its essentially a collection of nuggets of good advice gained from the (in)experience of a guy who's been in the design industry for a good few years.
I think there's a couple of good lessons in there that should be taught at college (well at least my old college). It doesn't teach you any design fundamentals but it attempts to show you ways of not messing up too bad when you go for interviews, if you're setting up your own your own studio, etc.
It's well written and some of it is self deprecating. It was nice to see that even well known super experienced designers have moments of self doubt now and then. I found it quite refreshing to read.
Definitely recommended it if you're interested in the ins and outs of doing well in graphic design when you are actually not doing any graphic designing.
Its essentially a collection of nuggets of good advice gained from the (in)experience of a guy who's been in the design industry for a good few years.
I think there's a couple of good lessons in there that should be taught at college (well at least my old college). It doesn't teach you any design fundamentals but it attempts to show you ways of not messing up too bad when you go for interviews, if you're setting up your own your own studio, etc.
It's well written and some of it is self deprecating. It was nice to see that even well known super experienced designers have moments of self doubt now and then. I found it quite refreshing to read.
Definitely recommended it if you're interested in the ins and outs of doing well in graphic design when you are actually not doing any graphic designing.
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Amazing!
The delivery took a little longer than what was supposed to. But it finally came and it was so great. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Fatma
Good start point.
A friend of mine recommended for me this book.
From the tittle, looks like a "Utopic" vision of the Graphic Design market, written from a designer frustrated and imature... Read more
From the tittle, looks like a "Utopic" vision of the Graphic Design market, written from a designer frustrated and imature... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Arnaldo Boico
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Exactly as described! Delivery Estimate was between 25 Oct 2011 - 7 Nov 2011, but came on the 21st! Absolutely brilliant!
Published 7 months ago by TeenLoverz
a helpful, straight talking book
the book is full of extremely insightful and helpful tips and explanations of how the practical (work) world of graphic design operates. Read more
Published 10 months ago by robrinn
a very accurate title...
The author has obviously been 'around the block' in the profession, as even a quick read of this book shows. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by J. D. Stewart
very helpful and refreshing read!
Im just going to add a short review. I found this book very helpful and refreshing to read. its ideally suited to any designer who is new to the game or has a few years experience. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by J. sutton
A perfect start-up kit
I have to note here that this my first ever book that has nothing to do with cars and women i have ever opened and read, without getting bored. Read more
Published on 8 July 2009 by Saro Nadjarian
fabulous book for aspiring designers about the structure of the job
its a very good book for aspiring designer, if youre just emabrking on the graphic design highway this is the book for you, you may be very talented and funky, avantgarde and bold,... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2009 by Marin Dugandzic
I love this book...
Reading through the book I often had to smile to myself as Adrian Shaughnessy's experiences reflect what I am currently experiencing now... Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by J. Ratnarajah
Great advice for Graduate Designers, a must read before leaving Uni
This book contains a great wealth of knowledge that I wish I'd read a year ago when I was still a student. Read more
Published on 28 April 2008 by D. Williams
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