Good design books

Here are some great design books I have and recommend.

Titles and Authors, left to right: 

1. Illusive: Contemporary Illustration Part 3 - by Robert Klanten

2. A Smile in the Mind - by Beryl McAlhone

3. Hand Job: A Catalog of Type - by Michael Perry

4. I Love Stationery: Inspirational Techniques, Materials and Practitioners - by Charlotte Rivers

5. Frost* (Sorry Trees) - by Vince Frost/Lakshmi Bhaskaran

6. Handmade Prints - by Anne Desmet and Jim Anderson

7. The Art of Paper Cutting - by Henya Melichson

8. Front Cover - by Alan Powers

9. Pattern - by Drusilla Cole

10. Type and Typography - by Phil Baines and Andrew Haslam

11. The Art of Looking Sideways - by Alan Fletcher

Inspirational blog // Mike Dempsey

You must take a look at this fascinating blog by established designer Mike Dempsey. I have put the link below directly to the 'life' part of his blog. In this, he writes of the highs and lows of his career, the good jobs, the bad jobs - all with insurmountable wit and honesty. 

http://mikedempsey.typepad.com/graphic_journey_blog/life/

Perhaps unbeknownst to him, young designers especially can take great inspiration from what he writes - giving them the courage to take the risks they should be taking- IF they want their work to exceptional. Staying 'safe' slowly bleeds away passion, leading to bland, unexceptional work. If I only take one thing away from reading only a small portion of his blog so far, it's the reminder to be brave - not the sake of it, but in order to be a fulfilled and happy designer.

Lomolove // Impressive LomoMatrix using 625 Pinhole Cameras

Read how it was made below.

http://www.lomography.com/magazine/news/2013/06/26/lomomatrix-using-625-pinhole-cameras