How to Grow as a Graphic Designer
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.40 (673 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581153945 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
“We question clients’ motives all of the time. Why won’t we do that for ourselves?” (Sean Adams, Adamsmorioka )
ceestand said Grossly mistitled. This book is not about "how to grow as a graphic designer." It is a group of career biographies of (mostly) graphic designers.If you've ever picked up a free business magazine, you have read those self-serving articles about so-and-so or company X that has started small and conquered roadblocks to become a business success. The kind of article that reads as though the author has just copied most of the press release handed to them. Thi. A great mentor for graphic designers Born Again Designer If you're ever felt lost, started hating what you do, or ever thought about quitting the graphic design business altogether, then this book may help you to rethink and resurrect your career. Each chapter focuses on significant career issues that designers are often confronted with via examples of real life stories and meaningful advice.. great inspiration! vintagegirl I absolutely loved this book! It was a great insight into the lives of working graphic designers and the struggles they go thru to get to the top. I found a ton of inspirational quotes that can really be helpful when stuck in a slump. its a great book for any student designer or designer that justs want to hear what others of their craft think!
Also provided is priceless peer advice on strategic issues such setting a goal for one's company, growing or shrinking a business, and promoting one's uniqueness.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.. Helping graphic designers find professional and spiritual support in the ever-demanding struggle to stay creative and profitable, this book reveals how some of today's most successful and intriguing designers keep growing as artists and as people with the power to affect public attitudes. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. Topics addressed include how to keep track of one's vision, the meaning of success, what sustains designers spiritually, and how to embrace change and stay fluid
She is the author of Inside the Business of Graphic Design (1-581152-57-4). She lives in Morton, IL.. Catharine Fishel writes about design for many leading publications, including PRINT, Step Inside Graphic Design, and Editorial Eye