Link Love: 8.19.10

August 19, 2010

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• Design is History is an online library that was created as a teaching tool for designers just beginning to explore graphic design and as a reference tool for all designers. It provides overviews of a wide range of topics rather than an in-depth study of only a few.

• Do you struggle with success envy?

• Gala reviews her stay at the Palihouse Holloway, the hotel we resided at during out LA visit last week.

• Designer and blogger Joy of Oh Joy! has just written a book, Creative, Inc. that “gives the 411 on how to be a successful freelance creative and covers everything from creating a standout portfolio to working with clients to navigating the legal issues of starting a business.” I’d love to get my hands on this one!

• Jane of Sea of Shoes shares a list of her favorite beauty products with us.

• Which fashion career is right for you?

• Have you heard of the All You Can Jet Pass that JetBlue is offering for a limited time? “Enjoy unlimited travel from September 7 to October 6, 2010 with our All You Can Jet Pass, now with two great options! Use your AYCJ Pass for business, for pleasure, to visit your favorite cities or to meet with a client. You might as well just do it all. With more than 60 cities to choose from, and for just $699* for the AYCJ-7 and $499* for the AYCJ-5, it’s a deal you can’t pass up.” Wow!

• At seventeen, I was engaged to a man I had never met. Such a compelling story!

• 5 classic handbags that are worth the investment.

• Jack of all trades, mater of none. Designers, read this. Do you agree? Disagree?

• The offerings from Bird by Juicy Couture are actually pretty cute.

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• The Animal Print Shop features prints of photographs by Sharon Montrose and everything is so beautifully designed.

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4 Responses to Link Love: 8.19.10

1. Positively Present says:

   Great list of links, Nubby! I’m particularly excited about the Creative, Inc. book and I’m so glad you mentioned it here !

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2. Caroline Royce says:

   That Jack of all Trades thing is interesting.

   I’m a graphic designer, who has been fortunate enough to build a sturdy network before graduating (Spring 2011). I feel like in school, they want us to do everything. But I think it’s wrong. I think it’s more important than anything to have a consistent style that speaks for you. It’s building a brand. I feel like once you start to display all sorts of styles of graphic design, then people will come to you with any old project. That makes me feel like a tool, not a designer. When people come to me, they’re coming to me because they know what I do, and that’s what they want. It’s a comfort to know that people will seek me out because they like what I’ve already done.

   I know that isn’t exactly what the dude was talking about, but it’s crucial to stick to what you do and work on refining those skills. It seems useless to stretch yourself when you’re just going to end up wasting hours on something only half good.

   *Steps off soap box*

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3. Sophie says:

   http://chicagotype.com/

   A friend sent me this and I thought you would find it of interest!

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4. Kimberly says:

   Hi Nubby! I am a huge fan of your blog and especially look forward to the links on Thursday.

   The ‘Jack of all trades master of none’ is a very intriguing subject to me. I started working in photography which led to trying to find non-traditional methods of laying out photo albums which led to a love for graphic design.

   I think there’s a danger when a designer tries to wear every hat in order to have complete control over the project (which often results in a less than stellar end product) but I think that there are times when a project that calls for multiple mediums can challenge the designer to become better in both. I try and incorporate photography some of my projects because as a designer it forces me to ask the questions of my photographic work that I might not have otherwise asked and as a photographer, I have to compose the shot while thinking of things like ‘how much room will I need for this or that line of type.’

   In the end, I think it depends on the project. If a project calls for an extra skill set that a designer thinks would better both themselves and the project then I feel it is definitely worth exploring. If not, then hire someone you are inspired by and learn as much as you can.

   End thought.

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