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August 2013

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JUST READ 01: PREDATORY THINKING

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I’ve been asked by a number of design graduates and students what books I’d recommend, and as I get through quite a few, I’ve decided to do a regular book review post on my blog of creative books I’ve read.

While I do enjoy the odd eye candy design book, to be honest I can’t really read them for long. And if I do, I’m left with a kind of empty feeling.

I like to know the whys and hows so for me its the books about the thinking behind creative work, the strategy (or indeed, the tactics) that I go for. While aesthetics are important, I like to see what creative work achieves and how it works rather than just what it looks like. I like to hear the stories behind the work, how creative teams came up with the idea and how they sold the idea to the client. I adore listening to people’s experiences, insights and approaches, and I love an anecdote. Enter Predatory Thinking A Masterclass in Outwitting the Competition by Dave Trott.

And a masterclass it is indeed, for every tale in this book has a lesson.

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STUDIO MIXTAPE 02: MIDSUMMER NIGHT BLUES

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Ok, so it’s not really midsummer anymore, but here’s what has been getting lots of airplay on my spotify recently. Have a listen here

01 Midsummer Night Blues – Waldeck
02 Back It Up –  Dr Rubberfunk
03 Holidays ft Alan Palomo – Miami Horror
04 If I Ever Feel Better – Phoenix
05 Ladyflash – The Go Team
06 Don’t Save Me – Haim
07 Dark Paradise – Lana Del Ray
08 Here Comes Your Man – Meaghan Smith
09 Everlasting Arms – Vampire Weekend
10 Total Control – The Motels

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