Austin Howe - Designer's Don't Read
Carleton Library Call # : NK1510 .H69 2009 (Floor 3)
A bunch of essays regarding (graphic) design practice. Howe stresses the importance of designing for the client's needs, working with advertising and marketing execs, being willing to defend a great design and learning from examples of successful firms.
CON
-More targeted to graphic designers.
-Very limited insights.
-Some essays are written terribly.
CON?
-Incredibly pretentious.
PRO
-Quick read.
-A lot of (attractive) people look at you on the bus if you read it in such a way that the cover is in full view of half the passengers. Especially in the Glebe. For example:
B-T-Dubs, some decent book reviews here: http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/
