401 Design Meditations: Wisdom, Insights, and Intriguing Thoughts from 150 Leading Designers

By Catharine M. Fishel

Book Overview

In need of advice? Just want to sound off? Opening this volume is like grabbing lunch with a fellow designer to commiserate or celebrate. In its pages, noteworthy designers, both past and present, working in fields ranging from graphic design, fashion, architecture, typography, illustration, and industry product design, sound off on every topic, including deadlines, inspiration, competition, rules, respect, education, and handling criticism and life as a creative soul -- all with a certain amount of irreverence. Their thoughts are boiled down into succinct quotable quotes and one-liners that exemplify their character and demonstrate their philosophy on the world. Enjoy reading sound bites from everyone from Frank Gehry, David Carson, and Charles and Ray Eames to Frank Lloyd Wright, Paul Rand, Stefan Sagmeister, and Saul Bass.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159253127X
• ISBN13: 9781592531271
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Rockport Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Written Conversation

I really liked this book actually. It simply contains page after page of quotes, but also a random assortment of illustrations to help mediate the flow of the book. I pick it up when I feel uninspired and I remember why I chose my career all over again. I recommend it as a coffee table book definitely.

...in a few words, But Great Insight!

I was intrigued by the title of this book and once opened it was a like a cool breeze on a summer day. As a veteran designer I found myself nodding the head with affirmation. What is contained in the book is pretty simple; just read the description. The quotes, tips and insights are well worth remembering whether you are a designer or a client. Thought provoking for those serious about design.