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Soak Wash Rinse Spin [Paperback]

Tolleson Design
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Book Description

December 1, 1999
Steve Tolleson's approach to design might best be described as scientific: it involves relentless research in which every element of a project—down to its letterforms—is subject to rigorous study through almost imperceptible permutations. The end results of this process are designs that are meticulously executed, sometimes cerebral, but never without emotion and wit.
Soak Wash Rinse Spin investigates the cycles of the Tolleson Design creative process through a textual and graphic layering of information involving four phases: research (the intake of as much information as they can gather), collaboration (with the client and with the other members of the creative team), visual exploration (the workbook process, which includes refinements and the examination of multiple options), and environmental influences (consideration of the ultimate purpose of the solution).

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About the Author

Tolleson Design produces corporate and product identity, annual reports, web and interactive design, packaging, and environmental graphics for a broad client base that includes Kodak, Nike, Microsoft, Virgin Interactive, Urban Outfitters, and the San Franc

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press (December 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1568981988
  • ISBN-13: 978-1568981987
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #632,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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It's a very good book for design. Corinne Seguin  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and worth every cent March 9, 2000
Format:Paperback
As an educator at Rutgers University and a Graphic Design studio owner, I pour over endless design books and rarely recommend one over another. This book is a rare exception. Not only is it visually engaging and well designed, it explains projects in a concise manner with the concept in mind, not mere style. It covers not only symbol application, but also interactive design, branding and signage to name a few of the wide-ranging applications it discusses. Tolleson Design exemplifies a unique studio style without appearing to be trendy and self-serving. While this book promotes one studio, it doesn't read a promotional book, but an inspiring set of visuals any Graphic Designer would gain insight from. This book contains more images than most annuals and the descriptions give other visual communicators insight into the process and concept. I highly recommend this book.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The most practical coffee-table book I own September 26, 2000
Format:Paperback
If I had to choose one book that best elucidates the problem (excuse me: the "challenge") of good graphic design - how to think about it, how to plan for it, how to execute it - this would be it.

The material on branding for Urban Outfitters and Liz Claiborne alone is worth the price of admission. The work under consideration pops, and the book itself shows you why - a particularly convincing pitch for the talents of the designers within.

If you can't afford to hire Tolleson Design, the best advice I can give you is buy this book and try to implement some of the ways of thinking and seeing it so clearly makes manifest.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I read this every day. January 29, 2002
Format:Paperback
Tolleson's book is so brilliant and concise that I read it every day. This book is an extensive collections of projects by the design firm. Not only does it show the final product but also all the comps they made for every project such as the 100+ symbols they created for Liz Claiborne's new logo. Tolleson goes into much detail to describe the intellectual side of design before the visuals are even considered with strange charts and brief yet thought-provoking incites. This book is large and very helpful. When I'm stuck on a project, I pull out this book just to jog my brain a little and then BOOM. I have new ideas. Definitely worth every cent.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Squint Wash Rinse Squint
Hmm. There's just something about this book that's off... possibly the fact that it's TYPED IN A 7 POINT FONT. Read more
Published on March 23, 2010 by h.p. ellis
1.0 out of 5 stars What is it?
Is it meant to be art, just pretty to look at or an advertisement for his company? Whatever it is supposed to be, I can tell you that is not pleasant to read. Read more
Published on November 6, 2009 by Jeffrey Becksted
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome design in it.
It's a very good book for design. A lot of nice design and layouts. The variety and originality of the work is awesome. Read more
Published on December 23, 2007 by Corinne Seguin
5.0 out of 5 stars good for designer
it's a little expensive but it's worthy when i got it. very good book for graphic designer.
Published on July 12, 2007 by Hsuan Yang
5.0 out of 5 stars W O W
This compilation of tolleson design work is just amazing. the book features a lot of their best works and is very inspirational. Read more
Published on March 14, 2005 by Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb collection of inspiring design
I was a bit concerned about buying this book after reading complaints about type size, but after some debating I decided to just buy this book and decide for myself... Read more
Published on June 12, 2003 by M. McDonald
3.0 out of 5 stars Beauty in Imperfection
Soak Wash Rinse Spin's typesetting forces you to stop reading after too few pages. You really want to dig in but are quickly demoralized into putting it down. Read more
Published on July 22, 2002 by Ben Weeks
3.0 out of 5 stars What's the point of this size?
This is a portfolio of work that is always interesting and often beautiful. The approach is as stimulating as the work and, sadly, this is where the book is done a great disservice... Read more
Published on April 19, 2002 by Eoghan Nolan
5.0 out of 5 stars new standard
When there are so many self serving design books out there full of thrown together pop-culture imagery, it stops you in your tracks to see something of such quality and substance. Read more
Published on December 6, 2001 by Michael Doyle
5.0 out of 5 stars new standard for design monographs
When there are so many self serving design books out there full of thrown together pop-culture imagery, it stops you in your tracks to see something of such substance and thorough... Read more
Published on December 6, 2001 by Shannon Brown
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