By Robin Landa
[Editor’s Note: In the following excerpt from the 5th Edition of “Graphic Design Solutions”, Robin Landa reintroduces us to the nitty-gritty of creativity. In the process, she forces us to realize that creativity isn’t some mysterious force that is either inside us (or not) from day to day, but a skill that can be honed and refined in several different ways.]
Of all the competencies necessary to be …
More »Kristen Fischer
Too many creative professionals focus too much on their artistic abilities and too little on their business interests. This book offers extensive, practical, and easy-to-apply business advice for writers, designers, and other self-employed creatives who want to:
Select a viable business model; Market themselves alongside seasoned pros, in-house talent, and established agencies; Understand the legalities of doing business; Overcome challenging situations with clients; Embrace self-promotion as a solo professional; Run a …
More »Jessica C. White
Jessica White, the co-founder of Ladies of Letterpress, uses her expertise as owner of Heroes & Criminals Press, a print shop and bindery with a focus in fine press and book arts, letterpress printing, and bookbinding, to bring us this contemporary how-to reference on letterpress.
Not only does the book explain how to use a variety of presses, it also covers a wide range of techniques, all with step-by-step photos: …
More »Jim Williams
Want your reports and other documents to look as good – and as readable – as possible? Do you know the rules for good typography? Type Matters! is for all users of typography – from students and professionals to anyone who does any layout design on a computer.
The book is arranged into three chapters: an introduction to the basics of typography, headline and display type, and setting text. Within each …
More »Trish Witkowski
If you love paper folding, design for print and direct mail, and need some inspiration, this paperback should score high on your list. The author gives you tips and tricks for mastering the art of paper folding.
Witkowski starts with the basics and moves on to advanced concepts, giving you low- to high-budget options. You’ll learn: basic paper folding techniques, advanced paper folding techniques, paper folding on a budget, and …
More »Craig Ward
Craig Ward believes that misconceptions, half-truths and, in some cases, outright lies permeate the industry of design, and he has set out to debunk them. Written both passionately and irreverently, he pulls from his 10 years of experience to tackle lighter subjects such as design fetishists, Helvetica’s neutrality and urgent briefs, alongside discussions on more serious topics such as the validity of design education, the supposed death of print, client …
