chicagoat's review
2.0
Basic, vague, common-sense advice. Might be useful for students, but not for someone who already designs for a living.
emanlatte's review
4.0
I like how simple and easy Mike's processes are. They made me realize that Designers are victimizing themselves all the time if they don't know what they are doing or they are super arrogant when it comes to "design" as they know better than the client. Also, his chapter on contracts was the best chapter.
thewoodenfinch's review
5.0
11/1 — Second pass. I feel like I will need to re-read this over and over again throughout my life.
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Excellent, to the point, no-bullshit, practical advice from someone with lots of experience. Well organized and free from self pity, this is a kick in the ass for any designer. Definitely check it out.
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Excellent, to the point, no-bullshit, practical advice from someone with lots of experience. Well organized and free from self pity, this is a kick in the ass for any designer. Definitely check it out.
patito's review
5.0
This book is a must if you work in the design industry. It covers a lot of interesting stuff which every designer needs to know, and I think it can be specially helpful for freelancers
sealfur's review
5.0
There's no doubt that Mike Monteiro is probably a grade A arsehole to deal with. He pretty much says as much in this book and who are we to argue. He also knows his craft exceptionally well and details all the things they should teach people in design school.
Design is a job and not an opportunity to explore creativity. Monteiro discusses all the skills a designer needs and the ammunition and armor required to be good at one's job and make the world a better place through design.
Recommended for anyone starting out or 15 years into a design career. Really. He tells it like it is and that's to be respected.
Design is a job and not an opportunity to explore creativity. Monteiro discusses all the skills a designer needs and the ammunition and armor required to be good at one's job and make the world a better place through design.
Recommended for anyone starting out or 15 years into a design career. Really. He tells it like it is and that's to be respected.
kathleenverhetsel's review
4.0
Een zeer interessant boek voor wie bezig is met design: webdesign, het ontwerpen van meubels, het ontwerpen van straatbordjes,... Ik heb er weer het een en het ander van opgestoken. En het is grappig geschreven, wat natuurlijk ook een groot pluspunt is.
starshaped's review
5.0
LOVED this book. Loved Mike's writing style and the wisdom he imparts. Awesome, awesome book.