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December 09, 2008
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Nikki
gave  to:
Transcending CSS: The Fine Art of Web Design (Voices That Matter)
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Andy Clarke
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Nikki said:
"An enthusiastic online discussion with fellow web designers was prompted by the question 'What is mastery of CSS'. This book was recommended and I finally found it in the computer programming section of Barnes & Noble. It's going to take me a while t...more
An enthusiastic online discussion with fellow web designers was prompted by the question 'What is mastery of CSS'. This book was recommended and I finally found it in the computer programming section of Barnes & Noble. It's going to take me a while to get through - not because it's tough sledding, but because in nearly every paragraph there's a gem and I have to go back, re-read, try out the code, or simply sit and muse a while. It's beautifully designed and choc full of tons of stuff I didn't know I didn't know ... and I'm only on page 23. It's going to be a labour of love.
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May 27, 2008
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Nikki
gave to:
LOGO (Paperback)
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Michael Evamy
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Nikki said:
"This book showcases the greatest logos in use today. It's well organized and gives you many examples of text based logos, logos that use symbols or shapes, and logos that are theme based. There are 40 stories dotted throughout the book on some of the...more
This book showcases the greatest logos in use today. It's well organized and gives you many examples of text based logos, logos that use symbols or shapes, and logos that are theme based. There are 40 stories dotted throughout the book on some of the greats of how they came into being. (less)
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Nikki
gave  to:
Letterhead and Logo Design 10 (Letterhead and Logo Design)
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Sussner Design
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Nikki said:
"A great compendium of modern logo and letterhead designs. Certainly a good book for inspiration when you are faced with a blank screen.
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Nikki
gave to:
Guerrilla Marketing for Consultants: Breakthrough Tactics for Winning Profitable Clients (Paperback)
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Jay Conrad Levinson
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Nikki said:
"If you are a consultant or working freelance and want to understand how to market yourself, then this book is a must read. It's full of low-cost, practical advice on how to brand yourself, use networks and develop smart ways to get new business. It g...more
If you are a consultant or working freelance and want to understand how to market yourself, then this book is a must read. It's full of low-cost, practical advice on how to brand yourself, use networks and develop smart ways to get new business. It goes on to describe how to build your web site,how best to launch that first book and get your platform as a speaker. (less)
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April 23, 2008
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Nikki
gave to:
Graphic Agitation (Paperback)
by
Liz McQuiston
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Nikki said:
"If you ever need inspiration for how to represent an idea with an image then you should definitely have this book on your shelf. Most of the pieces are very simple but dramatic. Before you create your next PowerPoint presentation - peruse this book a...more
If you ever need inspiration for how to represent an idea with an image then you should definitely have this book on your shelf. Most of the pieces are very simple but dramatic. Before you create your next PowerPoint presentation - peruse this book and up the ante on your boring bulleted lists.(less)
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Nikki
gave to:
Art Deco Graphics (Paperback)
by
Patricia Frantz Kery
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read in April, 2008
Nikki said:
"All the great classics and a lot more to boot in this wonderful collection of Art Deco designs. You can see the influences of this period on modern-day designers - some of the pieces in this book look very familiar to winners of recent graphic design...more
All the great classics and a lot more to boot in this wonderful collection of Art Deco designs. You can see the influences of this period on modern-day designers - some of the pieces in this book look very familiar to winners of recent graphic design awards. I especially love the Vanity Fair covers. Made me want to pick up a pencil and start sketching! (less)
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March 20, 2008
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Nikki
gave  to:
Clear Blogging: How People Blogging Are Changing the World and How You Can Join Them (Paperback)
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Bob Walsh
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read in January, 2008
Nikki said:
"This is a useful book if you're new to blogging. It was light on the practical stuff, and too heavy on the interviews/blog examples.
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Nikki
gave to:
Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop (Paperback)
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Timothy Samara
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my rating:
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read in January, 2007
Nikki said:
"This book was recommended in an 'introduction to graphic design' class. Creating a design from scratch can be daunting when you have a blank screen or sheet of paper, but it becomes much easier when you start to work from a grid. I love this book bec...more
This book was recommended in an 'introduction to graphic design' class. Creating a design from scratch can be daunting when you have a blank screen or sheet of paper, but it becomes much easier when you start to work from a grid. I love this book because it gives you so many options and ideas regardless of the media you are working with.(less)
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Nikki
gave to:
The End of Print (Paperback)
by
Lewis Blackwell
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read in January, 2007
Nikki said:
"David Carson is 'the' graphic designer of the decade. Whenever I'm stuck in a rut and need to get out of my grids, I pick up this book for inspiration.
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