100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers: Insider Secrets from Top Designers on Working Smart and Staying Creative [Paperback]

Josh Berger (Author), Sarah Dougher (Author), Plazm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005

In need of advice? Just want to sounds off? Opening this volume is like grabbing lunch with a fellow designer to commiserate or celebrate. In its pages, noteworthy designers, both past and present, working in fields ranging from graphic design, fashion, architecture, typography, and industrial design sound off on every topic, ranging from deadlines, inspiration, competition, rules, respect, education, and handling criticism-all with a certain amount of irreverence. Their thoughts are boiled down into succinct, quotable quotes and one-liners that exemplify their character and demonstrate their philosophy on the world around them.

Enjoy reading thought bites from everyone from Art Chantry, Margo Chase, Ed Fella, John C. Jay, Hideki Nakajima, Stefan Sagmeister, and Rudy VanderLans.

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About the Author

Joshua Berger is a founder and creative director of Plazm. Berger has been recognized by numerous design publications and award shows. He received the Gold Medal at the Leipzig Bookfair for his collaboration with John C Jay on the book Soul of the Game. His most recent projects include the art direction and design of ESPN's Ultimate Highlight Reel and development of the web site www.anit-war.us, dedicated to distribution of anti-war graphics to activists globally.

Sarah Dougher is a composer, writer, musician and educator living in Portland, Oregon. Sarah teaches at Portland State University in the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies department, and her academic interests focus around gender and popular music, and issues related to homeless youth and food security.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Rockport Publishers (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592531881
• ISBN-13: 978-1592531882
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining Read, June 22, 2010

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Jesse McClear "ManicBoy" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers: Insider Secrets from Top Designers on Working Smart and Staying Creative (Paperback)

I really enjoy the humor, one liners, and examples of self promotion in this book. And although I do agree that it COULD dive a bit deeper into their stories, the book brings up some good points, and is loaded with good advice, all the while keeping it rather entertaining.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 100 short stories, November 8, 2007

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Donald G. Rush (Nashville,TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers: Insider Secrets from Top Designers on Working Smart and Staying Creative (Paperback)

This book doesn't really teach you anything but does offer experiences that other designers have had. Because each story is so short there isn't a lot to learn from each one. However it is a great book to have around because you can open to any page and not be lost.