Comments on: Studio Culture

By: Tin

Tin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 05:20:25 +0000

The book came to my house few days ago, I was very excited to read this book. it was the first thing I looked for when I backed home from work. And I am now reading it. I guess I will have a post on my new blog about this book. It ‘s a great book David, regardless of small text, but not too small, it helps keep me really concentrate on the content.

By: Calvin Ho

Calvin Ho — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:28:40 +0000

I am not sure why this particular author’s design decisions in his book are so badly produced in terms of typography, legibility and a comfortable read… which is ironic given the book’s topic. I remember commenting before about his previous book on being a graphic designer on another site, and he wrote back to me personally a bit angry to my comments. I guess he hasn’t picked up advice from the first lesson. The book I commented was on Graphic Design. It had major flow issues, paragraph breaks in broken columns, sub headings that weren’t acting as that and other irritating layout decisions. To this day I still haven’t read the whole book because of this issue. The content seemed great but a layout should not get in the way of its’ content and readability.

Just by looking at his latest book of the images in this article, I feel it is another pretentious “let’s do this uniquely” design and layout. I would have preferred something clean in terms of legibility and a book I can read comfortably without the bells and whistles. I wanted to buy this book, but I think I will wait for a future ebook format (hint hint) I will get that instead.

By: Alex Peterson

Alex Peterson — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:19:43 +0000

Cheers for the book recommendation Dave. I’m in the process of planning a move to a new studio space so this book is spot on. Would be interested to find out more about your own working environment.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:06:37 +0000

Thanks for ordering a copy, Michael.

Most of my computer-based work is done on a MacBook Pro, but of healthy importance is a sketchpad and pen. Software = Adobe Creative Suite. Most important tool, my brain.

I hope you’re well.

By: michael m

michael m — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:46:48 +0000

David,
just ordered your book, but I was wondering…what is your set up at work? You know, type of computer, software and any other accessories you use that help you create.

-michael

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:21:02 +0000

No worries at all, Jeremy, Michael. Hope you have a great weekend.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:12:18 +0000

Glad I read through this post. I will have to get my hands on a copy. Great article.

By: Jeremy Bolton

Jeremy Bolton — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:21:37 +0000

What a great book recommendation David. I especially like the part regarding physical portfolios. I keep hearing from various agencies that printed portfolios are being used less and less. It seems there is a major move to online portfolios, even to showcase print designs. Agencies and individuals can easily change out their online portfolios as needed and potential clients/employers can quickly look over portfolio work. It seems to be a win/win situation

This will definitely be added to my list of books to read.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:48:13 +0000

I like how your optometrist describes your sight, Raul — adapted to the profession. It’s only during the past three years that I discovered astigmatism of the eye. Apparently one in three people suffer from it, and it becomes more prevalent as we get older.

Andrew, I’m glad you’re really enjoying my book, and I hear you about not pleasing the masses. Quite the impossible task.

Tyler, that’s very kind of you to want to give me commission. I’m unsure if there’s a way to move from my little Amazon store to the main Amazon site while keeping the affiliate system intact, so don’t worry about it. But thank you.

Chris, there’s definitely a lot of overlap between design businesses and those outwith the profession. We all deal with finances, clients / customers, hiring, firing etc.

Jesse, Nathan, glad I’m not alone. I didn’t want to mention anything negative about the book, because the content is great, and a lot of care has been taken over the page layouts, but I had to mention the type size.

By: Nathan Beck

Nathan Beck — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:11:12 +0000

Sounds like a pretty interesting read, or more like a coffee table book I’d always be ‘getting round’ to reading.

For those working in agencies and freelancing alike, it’s always interesting to see how it works in other studios. I’m sure there’s a lot to take away as to how you can improve your own working environment and processes.

Tiny type blows, my eyes suck enough.