Author: Tom Greever
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1491921536
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Annotation Every designer has had to justify designs to non-designers, yet most lack the ability to explain themselves in a way that is compelling and fosters agreement. The ability to effectively articulate design decisions is critical to the success of a project, because the most articulate person often wins. This practical book provides principles, tactics and actionable methods for talking about designs with executives, managers, developers, marketers and other stakeholders who have influence over the project with the goal of winning them over and creating the best user experience.
Articulating Design Decisions
Author: Tom Greever
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1491921536
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Annotation Every designer has had to justify designs to non-designers, yet most lack the ability to explain themselves in a way that is compelling and fosters agreement. The ability to effectively articulate design decisions is critical to the success of a project, because the most articulate person often wins. This practical book provides principles, tactics and actionable methods for talking about designs with executives, managers, developers, marketers and other stakeholders who have influence over the project with the goal of winning them over and creating the best user experience.
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1491921536
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Annotation Every designer has had to justify designs to non-designers, yet most lack the ability to explain themselves in a way that is compelling and fosters agreement. The ability to effectively articulate design decisions is critical to the success of a project, because the most articulate person often wins. This practical book provides principles, tactics and actionable methods for talking about designs with executives, managers, developers, marketers and other stakeholders who have influence over the project with the goal of winning them over and creating the best user experience.
Creative Selection
Author: Ken Kocienda
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250194474
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
* WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER * An insider's account of Apple's creative process during the golden years of Steve Jobs. Hundreds of millions of people use Apple products every day; several thousand work on Apple's campus in Cupertino, California; but only a handful sit at the drawing board. Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly-respected software engineer who worked in the final years of the Steve Jobs era—the Golden Age of Apple. Ken Kocienda offers an inside look at Apple’s creative process. For fifteen years, he was on the ground floor of the company as a specialist, directly responsible for experimenting with novel user interface concepts and writing powerful, easy-to-use software for products including the iPhone, the iPad, and the Safari web browser. His stories explain the symbiotic relationship between software and product development for those who have never dreamed of programming a computer, and reveal what it was like to work on the cutting edge of technology at one of the world's most admired companies. Kocienda shares moments of struggle and success, crisis and collaboration, illuminating each with lessons learned over his Apple career. He introduces the essential elements of innovation—inspiration, collaboration, craft, diligence, decisiveness, taste, and empathy—and uses these as a lens through which to understand productive work culture. An insider's tale of creativity and innovation at Apple, Creative Selection shows readers how a small group of people developed an evolutionary design model, and how they used this methodology to make groundbreaking and intuitive software which countless millions use every day.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250194474
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
* WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER * An insider's account of Apple's creative process during the golden years of Steve Jobs. Hundreds of millions of people use Apple products every day; several thousand work on Apple's campus in Cupertino, California; but only a handful sit at the drawing board. Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly-respected software engineer who worked in the final years of the Steve Jobs era—the Golden Age of Apple. Ken Kocienda offers an inside look at Apple’s creative process. For fifteen years, he was on the ground floor of the company as a specialist, directly responsible for experimenting with novel user interface concepts and writing powerful, easy-to-use software for products including the iPhone, the iPad, and the Safari web browser. His stories explain the symbiotic relationship between software and product development for those who have never dreamed of programming a computer, and reveal what it was like to work on the cutting edge of technology at one of the world's most admired companies. Kocienda shares moments of struggle and success, crisis and collaboration, illuminating each with lessons learned over his Apple career. He introduces the essential elements of innovation—inspiration, collaboration, craft, diligence, decisiveness, taste, and empathy—and uses these as a lens through which to understand productive work culture. An insider's tale of creativity and innovation at Apple, Creative Selection shows readers how a small group of people developed an evolutionary design model, and how they used this methodology to make groundbreaking and intuitive software which countless millions use every day.
Creative Design Decisions
Author: Stephen J. Kirk
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The Fundamentals of Creative Design
Author: Gavin Ambrose
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 2940411611
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Introduces students to the various aspects of the graphic design. This title provides a fresh introduction to the key elements of the discipline and looks at the following topics: design thinking, format, layout, grids, typography, colour, image and print and finish.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 2940411611
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Introduces students to the various aspects of the graphic design. This title provides a fresh introduction to the key elements of the discipline and looks at the following topics: design thinking, format, layout, grids, typography, colour, image and print and finish.
Creative Strategy and the Business of Design
Author: Douglas Davis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440341613
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
The Business Skills Every Creative Needs! Remaining relevant as a creative professional takes more than creativity--you need to understand the language of business. The problem is that design school doesn't teach the strategic language that is now essential to getting your job done. Creative Strategy and the Business of Design fills that void and teaches left-brain business skills to right-brain creative thinkers. Inside, you'll learn about the business objectives and marketing decisions that drive your creative work. The curtain's been pulled away as marketing-speak and business jargon are translated into tools to help you: Understand client requests from a business perspective Build a strategic framework to inspire visual concepts Increase your relevance in an evolving industry Redesign your portfolio to showcase strategic thinking Win new accounts and grow existing relationships You already have the creativity; now it's time to gain the business insight. Once you understand what the people across the table are thinking, you'll be able to think how they think to do what we do.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440341613
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
The Business Skills Every Creative Needs! Remaining relevant as a creative professional takes more than creativity--you need to understand the language of business. The problem is that design school doesn't teach the strategic language that is now essential to getting your job done. Creative Strategy and the Business of Design fills that void and teaches left-brain business skills to right-brain creative thinkers. Inside, you'll learn about the business objectives and marketing decisions that drive your creative work. The curtain's been pulled away as marketing-speak and business jargon are translated into tools to help you: Understand client requests from a business perspective Build a strategic framework to inspire visual concepts Increase your relevance in an evolving industry Redesign your portfolio to showcase strategic thinking Win new accounts and grow existing relationships You already have the creativity; now it's time to gain the business insight. Once you understand what the people across the table are thinking, you'll be able to think how they think to do what we do.
Book of Ideas
Author: Radim Malinic
Publisher: Brand Nu Limited
ISBN: 0993540015
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Book of Ideas series Vol.2 - suitable for art and design students, freelancers, art directors, graphic designers and all other creatives looking to grow their career. Book of Ideas - vol.2 continues what designer and creative director Radim Malinic started in the first edition, offering yet more indispensable advice on making it in the creative industries. Chapters cover issues ranging from creativity for good, how to decode our own creative DNA, embracing limitations, using humour and how to entertain the right wrongs . It discusses how to improve design work through more skilful use of language, and in doing so, how to stir the right reactions and present well-rounded creative projects with confidence. Among the ideas and the work illustrating them, Book of Ideas - vol.2 offers holistic guidance on better understanding yourself as a creative and how to approach your life and work in a mindful, smart way to make you a better designer, creator and thinker, at any point in your career.
Publisher: Brand Nu Limited
ISBN: 0993540015
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Book of Ideas series Vol.2 - suitable for art and design students, freelancers, art directors, graphic designers and all other creatives looking to grow their career. Book of Ideas - vol.2 continues what designer and creative director Radim Malinic started in the first edition, offering yet more indispensable advice on making it in the creative industries. Chapters cover issues ranging from creativity for good, how to decode our own creative DNA, embracing limitations, using humour and how to entertain the right wrongs . It discusses how to improve design work through more skilful use of language, and in doing so, how to stir the right reactions and present well-rounded creative projects with confidence. Among the ideas and the work illustrating them, Book of Ideas - vol.2 offers holistic guidance on better understanding yourself as a creative and how to approach your life and work in a mindful, smart way to make you a better designer, creator and thinker, at any point in your career.
Collaboration in Creative Design
Author: Panos Markopoulos
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319291556
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
This book presents a number of new methods, tools, and approaches aimed to assist researchers and designers during the early stages of the design process, focusing on the need to approach the development of new interactive products, systems and related services by closely observing the needs of potential end-users through adopting a design thinking approach. A wide range of design approaches are explored, some emphasizing on the physicality of interaction and the products designed, others exploring interactive design and the emerging user experience (UX) with a focus on the value to the end-user. Contemporary design processes and the role of software tools to support design are also discussed. The researchers draw their expertise from a wide range of fields and it is this interdisciplinary approach which provides a unique perspective resulting in a flexible collection of methods that can be applied to a wide range of design contexts. Interaction and UX designers and product design specialists will all find Collaboration in Creative Design an essential read.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319291556
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
This book presents a number of new methods, tools, and approaches aimed to assist researchers and designers during the early stages of the design process, focusing on the need to approach the development of new interactive products, systems and related services by closely observing the needs of potential end-users through adopting a design thinking approach. A wide range of design approaches are explored, some emphasizing on the physicality of interaction and the products designed, others exploring interactive design and the emerging user experience (UX) with a focus on the value to the end-user. Contemporary design processes and the role of software tools to support design are also discussed. The researchers draw their expertise from a wide range of fields and it is this interdisciplinary approach which provides a unique perspective resulting in a flexible collection of methods that can be applied to a wide range of design contexts. Interaction and UX designers and product design specialists will all find Collaboration in Creative Design an essential read.
Discussing Design
Author: Adam Connor
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1491902361
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Real critique has become a lost skill among collaborative teams today. Critique is intended to help teams strengthen their designs, products, and services, rather than be used to assert authority or push agendas under the guise of "feedback." In this practical guide, authors Adam Connor and Aaron Irizarry teach you techniques, tools, and a framework for helping members of your design team give and receive critique. Using firsthand stories and lessons from prominent figures in the design community, this book examines the good, the bad, and the ugly of feedback. Youâ??ll come away with tips, actionable insights, activities, and a cheat sheet for practicing critique as a part of your collaborative process. This book covers: Best practices (and anti-patterns) for giving and receiving critique Cultural aspects that influence your ability to critique constructively When, how much, and how often to use critique in the creative process Facilitation techniques for making critiques timely and more effective Strategies for dealing with difficult people and challenging situations
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1491902361
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Real critique has become a lost skill among collaborative teams today. Critique is intended to help teams strengthen their designs, products, and services, rather than be used to assert authority or push agendas under the guise of "feedback." In this practical guide, authors Adam Connor and Aaron Irizarry teach you techniques, tools, and a framework for helping members of your design team give and receive critique. Using firsthand stories and lessons from prominent figures in the design community, this book examines the good, the bad, and the ugly of feedback. Youâ??ll come away with tips, actionable insights, activities, and a cheat sheet for practicing critique as a part of your collaborative process. This book covers: Best practices (and anti-patterns) for giving and receiving critique Cultural aspects that influence your ability to critique constructively When, how much, and how often to use critique in the creative process Facilitation techniques for making critiques timely and more effective Strategies for dealing with difficult people and challenging situations
Making Living Lovely
Author: Jordan Cluroe
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500022690
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From leading contemporary design duo 2LG Studio, a bible of tips and techniques to restore confidence in your decorating. Making interior design choices can be daunting in a world flooded with trendsetting Instagram posts and Pinterest boards. Luckily, Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe, aka 2LG Studio and leading figures in the design world, specialize in designing homes for clients who know what they love, but struggle to know where to start. Their fresh approach is nothing short of a design revolution: freeing your home with interiors that express your personality and address your needs. This essential companion will equip you with new ways to see your interiors, giving you the confidence to create a home that helps you live better. In eight chapters, Cluroe and Whitehead show you how to handle original features; use color, pattern, and texture; choose materials; and curate your objects. Focusing on people and how we use our spaces, Making Living Lovely also covers finding your style, cohabiting and design compromises, exploring your creativity, and rediscovering the fun in your interiors. Interior design is about much more than restyling rooms; it has the power to change your life. This richly illustrated guide will unleash your creativity and build the confidence to style your home in a way that is perfect for you.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500022690
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From leading contemporary design duo 2LG Studio, a bible of tips and techniques to restore confidence in your decorating. Making interior design choices can be daunting in a world flooded with trendsetting Instagram posts and Pinterest boards. Luckily, Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe, aka 2LG Studio and leading figures in the design world, specialize in designing homes for clients who know what they love, but struggle to know where to start. Their fresh approach is nothing short of a design revolution: freeing your home with interiors that express your personality and address your needs. This essential companion will equip you with new ways to see your interiors, giving you the confidence to create a home that helps you live better. In eight chapters, Cluroe and Whitehead show you how to handle original features; use color, pattern, and texture; choose materials; and curate your objects. Focusing on people and how we use our spaces, Making Living Lovely also covers finding your style, cohabiting and design compromises, exploring your creativity, and rediscovering the fun in your interiors. Interior design is about much more than restyling rooms; it has the power to change your life. This richly illustrated guide will unleash your creativity and build the confidence to style your home in a way that is perfect for you.
Decorate Workshop
Author: Holly Becker
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452122156
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
“A veritable bible for design fanatics . . . this combination design book and interactive guide will take you to that finished space you’ve been dreaming of.” —Glitter Guide Holly Becker, founder of Decor8, shares all of the design secrets that have made her one of the most beloved bloggers and stylists today. A companion to the international bestseller Decorate, this interactive guide takes readers step by step through her unique eight-part process. She shares her personal design philosophy and explains how to carry a vision into a finished room, from the early paint swatches to the final accents. Readers will learn how to identify their style, create mood boards, outline a schedule and budget, source materials, and start decorating! Filled with expert tips, important checklists, blank space for making lists and plans, and 250 photographs of gorgeous interiors, this is an essential planner for home decorators, whatever their budget. “Becker . . . gives practical tips on how to take a space from vision to completion.” —Apartment Therapy “Unlike some interior design books which are just full of lovely photographs, Decorate Workshop pairs those inspirational images with eight steps to walk you through your next decorating dilemma.” —Mint “The process Holly has come up with is really practical and is a brilliant way to approaching your space.” —Poppytalk “I absolutely love the format of this ‘workbook’ which provides a step-by-step look at planning and executing decorating projects.” —The TomKat Studio
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452122156
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
“A veritable bible for design fanatics . . . this combination design book and interactive guide will take you to that finished space you’ve been dreaming of.” —Glitter Guide Holly Becker, founder of Decor8, shares all of the design secrets that have made her one of the most beloved bloggers and stylists today. A companion to the international bestseller Decorate, this interactive guide takes readers step by step through her unique eight-part process. She shares her personal design philosophy and explains how to carry a vision into a finished room, from the early paint swatches to the final accents. Readers will learn how to identify their style, create mood boards, outline a schedule and budget, source materials, and start decorating! Filled with expert tips, important checklists, blank space for making lists and plans, and 250 photographs of gorgeous interiors, this is an essential planner for home decorators, whatever their budget. “Becker . . . gives practical tips on how to take a space from vision to completion.” —Apartment Therapy “Unlike some interior design books which are just full of lovely photographs, Decorate Workshop pairs those inspirational images with eight steps to walk you through your next decorating dilemma.” —Mint “The process Holly has come up with is really practical and is a brilliant way to approaching your space.” —Poppytalk “I absolutely love the format of this ‘workbook’ which provides a step-by-step look at planning and executing decorating projects.” —The TomKat Studio