Comments on: Decoding Design by Maggie Macnab

By: David Airey

David Airey — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:16:42 +0000

I’m very glad you’re well after surgery, and I hope it didn’t cause much pain. I’ve been quite lucky where hospitals are concerned, not having spent much time in them at all.

If you think I can ever help in your quest to design logos, do let me know!

By: Beth Ellen

Beth Ellen — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:43:48 +0000

I am well David, thank you. I have been away due to health issues, surgery but am recovering well and just busy now with projects around home. I still want to learn to do logos. :)

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:45:28 +0000

Andy,

Great to know that after buying the book, you love it. Thanks for commenting.

Beth Ellen,

Been a while. How’s things with you? All good I hope.

By: Beth Ellen

Beth Ellen — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:17:39 +0000

That looks like a great book. Your blog is great as usual David. :)

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By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:27:11 +0000

Thanks for the tip! I got the book and started reading it. Love it, even
if I find it (on the first 20 pages at least) a touch too much on the “esoteric” side.
What I love about it so far: It reminds me of thinking a little bit further when thinking symbols and design. Excellent tip.

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By: Shaun

Shaun — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:59:17 +0000

Yeah, I got it from Amazon on your reccommedation shortly after your post about it!

I had a quick look at the time and it does look excellent, I’m sure I will get around to reading it eventually. Once I get this site redesign out of the way anyway.

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By: David Airey

David Airey — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:25:06 +0000

Lauren,

Having only had the book a few days, I’d prefer to read more before offering a review. That said, my first impressions are that Maggie really knows what she’s talking about, and the books seems to be an excellent addition to my (small) library.

Shaun,

You bought ‘Marks of Excellence’? If so, I hope you get around to reading it soon. I realise there’s a lot of content in there though.

Jeff,

It would’ve been great to attend the conference. Perhaps it’ll cross the pond one day.

By: Jeff Fisher LogoMotives

Jeff Fisher LogoMotives — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:43:25 +0000

A really great book! Maggie is a wealth of information - and was great to hang out with at the recent HOW Design Conference.

By: Shaun

Shaun — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:33:55 +0000

Another good recommendation David, thanks again.

I have added it to my list, if only I had some more time though! I bought the last book you recommended but haven’t even managed to open it yet!

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By: LaurenMarie - Creative Curio

LaurenMarie - Creative Curio — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:17:19 +0000

That book sounds facinating! I love knowing why things work so that I can reproduce the results in my own designs! But you never said what YOU think about the book, David.

Did you find it useful?
Did you learn anything new?
Were there things you didn’t agree with that the author supported?
Most importantly, did you find it valuable enough to buy it? (It sounds like it was a desk copy)

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