Inspirability: 40 Top Designers Speak Out About What Inspires (Hardcover)

~ PASH (Author), Matt Pashkow (Author)
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Product Description

It's hard for graphic designers to stay inspired when they're constantly working on deadline. Inspirability gives them a fresh look at how to keep those creative fires burning in the real world, with:

-Interviews with 40 design luminaries, including Stefan Sagmeister, Paula Scher, Milton Glaser and Margo Chase -Fascinating pictures the designers took of themselves and their offices, as well as samples of their design work -Revealing insights into what inspires each designer on a day-to-day basis

This book offers an original take on one of the most requested topics by graphic designers. It's a must-have tool for lasting inspiration!

About the Author

Matt Pashkow is Creative Director of an award-winning, multi-disciplinary graphic design firm in the USA that specializes in unique visual identities and bold, effective design concepts. His work has appeared in dozens of magazines and journals. Matt frequently judges design competitions and teaches Logo Design and Design II in the USA where he is also a frequent speaker.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: How (May 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581805551
• ISBN-13: 978-1581805550
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,875 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Fuzzy Green Stars, June 15, 2005

By	Justin Tokos (Akron, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Quite simply, the book is awesome. It's nothing short of delightful, that you can pick this book up, and randomly sort through level after level of creative inspiration, to discover that by the end, you too can't help but notice that you have a much higher appreciation for all of the things in your own life that affect everything you do. It makes its way elegantly into that special area of books on my shelf that i always reach to when I'm "stuck" and just need that little something going again. in short...READ THIS BOOK, then READ IT AGAIN. Then wait a little while, and don't read it because three times in a row and people start talking about you and your "fuzzy green book", and that's a hard one to shake...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Inspiring, June 19, 2005

By	Amy D. Hawk (Akron, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After buying this book (and being lucky enough to have it signed by the author!) I just couldn't wait to flip through it's pages and find out what inspires my heroes in the world of graphic design. I love the format the author has chosen for the interviews and being able to get a sneak peak into the designers' studios and see what inspires them. This book will remain a timeless addition to my bookshelf and I know I'll refer to it when I get stuck or need a bit of inspiration myself. The questionnaire is awesome, and I love how different they all are. It's a wonderful book and one that belongs in every designer's library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful & Creative, October 10, 2005

By	S. Owen "creative grl" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is very beautifully designed and put together. Wonderfully eclectic. A good reminder about how we fo and can get inspired by the smallest things. Also very funny. Read one story everyday to remind yourself that you really are a creative.