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Bookshelf
Books that should be a part of any designer's bookshelf.
Reading from the experienced designers is one of the best ways for both new and accomplished designers to discover tips and techniques to improve on their skills. I'm not talking about just software books either! I'm talking about design fundamentals, typography, color, production, self-promotion and marketing books.
- Design books: These address the design basics: fundamental principles, design elements, color, illustration, photography, and typography.
- Design books by specific format: These are books that are about a particular design format: multimedia, newsletters, publications, postcards, websites, and more.
- Advertising and marketing books: Talent is not enough, learning how to market yourself effectively is necessary for getting the word out about who you are and what you do. Learning marketing principles will also help you in designing more effectively for your clients by using timeless advertising and marketing techniques.
- Portfolio books: The portfolio plays an intricate role in how you market yourself. Learn how the best designer present theirs and what to include in yours.
- Production books: Learn the latest pre-press and printing techniques. It's important to know printing, as you have to make sure that your documents will print exactly as you intended. Or, more importantly, you haven't set up your document in a way that will cost more to print!
- Software books: We'll be reviewing the best software books. We'll include those books that help you make the most of your software and work more efficiently with your program.
Enjoy immediate access to my book recommendations:
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Roger's "out of field" publications for designers to read
by Roger C. Parker, Looking Good in Print
Graphic design professionals should make it a point to read analyze publications intended for markets beyond the graphic design field. Familiarity with publications written for graphic design professionals is necessary, of course, in order to keep up with the latest design technology and trends. . . . READ ON >
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Review of "Editing by Design" by Jan V. White
This book should have a prominent place on the bookshelf of any designer. "Editing by Design" is one of those books that if you only had to bring one design book with you on a desert island, this would be it. It's that good and a good reference. Read here my review of the classic tome and why it's still as relevant today as it was 30 years ago when it first came out! . . . READ ON >
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Interview with a Master: Jan V. White
It's not everyday that you get to talk to a person that has influenced your education as much as this man did for me. Now, imagine having 2 on one call! I recently had the opportunity of interviewing the great Jan V. White in conjunction with Roger C. Parker. Listen to it in its entirety (no editing!) below. You can imagine how nervous I was during the interview! . . . READ ON >
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