How to Be a Graphic Designer Withou - by Adrian Shaughnessy (Paperback)

About the Book

Shaughnessy combines practical advice with philosophical guidance to help young professionals embark on their careers in graphic design.

Book Synopsis

Published to instant acclaim in 2005, our best selling How to Be a Graphic Designer without Losing Your Soul has become a trusted resource for graphic designers around the world, combining practical advice with philosophical guidance to help young professionals embark on their careers. This new, expanded edition brings this essential text up to date with new chapters on professional skills, the creative process, and global trends that include social responsibility, ethics, and the rise of digital culture. How to Be a Graphic Designer offers clear, concise guidance along with focused, no-nonsense strategies for setting up, running, and promoting a studio; finding work; and collaborating with clients. The book also includes inspiring new interviews with leading designers, including Jonathan Barnbrook, Sara De Bondt, Stephen Doyle, Ben Drury, Paul Sahre, Dmitri Siegel, Sophie Thomas, and Magnus Vol Mathiassen.

Review Quotes

""This book is perfect for a graphic designer because it combines practical advice with guidance to help young professionals embark on their careers....How to be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul is a book that discusses the concerns of designers who want to earn a living by doing expressive and meaningful work, and who want to avoid becoming hired drones working on soulless projects."
- Graphic Design USA,

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