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by Adrian Shaughnessy (Author) "Among the myriad definitions of graphic design, one of the most illuminating is by the American designer and writer Jessica Helfand ..." (more)

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Laurence King (3 Oct 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1856694100
ISBN-13: 978-1856694100
Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 18.6 x 2 cm

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Such a well written book with a light and fresh layout. The topics covered are all relevant to the modern designer, with plenty of good tips for recent graduates. If only this book was around 7 years ago when I graduated from Ravensbourne -�my lecturers could have learnt a few things from Adrian Shaughnessy.

Made me smile. Made me think. Made me want to write this review. A valuable book, especially for new designers. Oh, and those still with a ring-binder clip portfolio...!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally... a USEFUL designer design book!, 4 Oct 2005

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars How to Be a Graphic Designer: Without Losing Your Soul, 7 Nov 2006

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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.

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