Writing for Design Professionals : A Guide to Writing Successful Proposals, Letters, Brochures, Portfolios, Reports, Presentations, and Job Applications [Hardcover]

Stephen A. Kliment (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0393730263 | ISBN-13: 978-0393730265 | Publication Date: November 1998

Written and oral communication plays a vital role in advancing design professionals' careers. Stephen Kliment spells out the various forms of writing that professionals need, including marketing and promotional materials; reports and project communications with clients, staff, consultants and public agencies; and writing for publication in print and electronic formats as well as oral presentations. He presents the principles of clear writing, illustrated by realistic examples and exercises drawn from the world of design practice.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A commonsense guide to clarity...Who should buy this book? The easy, if unrealistic answer, is 'everybody.' -- ArchitectureBoston, Elizbeth S. Padjen

A no-nonsense, step-by-step primer...Whether you're a seasoned professional or architecture student...you'll enjoy and learn from Writing for Design Professionals. -- AIArchitect, Stephanie Stubbs

An incredibly useful guide. -- RIBA Journal

Easy to read, practical advice. -- Blacklines, Elizabeth Geary-Archer

Kliment offers guidance that's accessible, logical, and easy to follow. -- Architectural Record, Kira Gould

Sound advice about the many sorts of writing designers need to master. -- Interior Design, Stanley Abercrombie

Takes a much-needed skewer to jargon. -- Interiors, Eve M. Kahn

This useful book is unerring in its advice to keep all communications materials to the point. -- Princeton Alumni Weekly, Larry O'Brien

Tips, guidelines, and examples make this book the equivalent of Cliffs Notes for the working designer. -- Critique

About the Author

Stephen A. Kliment, FAIA, was editor-in-chief of Architectural Record. He lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393730263
• ISBN-13: 978-0393730265
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,262,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #84 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Professional Reference

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring for students and professionals, January 31, 2001

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harold linton (Peoria, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writing for Design Professionals : A Guide to Writing Successful Proposals, Letters, Brochures, Portfolios, Reports, Presentations, and Job Applications (Hardcover)

This is a much needed and appreciated book on clear and consice communication for students writing on their design projects, design statements for themselves about their portfolios, cover letters for employment purposes, not to mention all the aspects of proposals, business communication, applications, brochures, etc. As an educator in the design arts for over 25 years, I am especially happy to have this resource to share with design students and also find much useful information included for myself. Thanks for a great addition to my design library!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Writing for Design Professionals is one of the most comprehensive, specific guides you could want., December 13, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writing for Design Professionals: A Guide to Writing Successful Proposals, Letters, Brochures, Portfolios, Reports, Presentations, and Job Applications (Hardcover)

Whether you're a student or a design professional, good writing is the key to advancing your career: a key too often missed in design schools which don't inform students how to improve writing skills. Enter the second, updated edition of Writing for Design Professionals, a survey expanded to consider internet marketing, communication and job hunting and which fills the gap in blending a focus on design professionals with instructionals and methods of clarifying and improving writing. From producing brochures and marketing through proposals and portfolio development to writing for school or media and producing appropriate public speeches, Writing for Design Professionals is one of the most comprehensive, specific guides you could want.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Resource, August 5, 2008

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This review is from: Writing for Design Professionals : A Guide to Writing Successful Proposals, Letters, Brochures, Portfolios, Reports, Presentations, and Job Applications (Hardcover)

The content of this book is useful and should come in handy to any design professional at any point of their career.

I've docked this book 2 stars due to redundancy and the fact that it is very difficult to read due to poor typesetting (margins are only about 1/4" from the spine).