{"product_id":"made-by-james-james-martin-9780760371497","title":"Made by James: The Honest Guide to Creativity and LOGO Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eDesign better logos and become a more successful, confident graphic designer with \u003ci\u003eMade by James\u003c\/i\u003e as your guide. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e *Winner of the 2021 American Graphic Design Award for Book Design from Graphic Design USA* \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e UK-based graphic designer James Martin shares his wealth of experience, information, and advice with \u003cb\u003eone goal\u003c\/b\u003e in mind: \u003cb\u003eto help designers of all levels create better work and enjoy the process\u003c\/b\u003e. James has designed hundreds of logos for a variety of top brands, and shares his unique creative process, from concept to sketches to final design. Learn how to \u003cb\u003ecreate outstanding logos\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecraft and refine your creative process\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebuild great relationships with clients\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ebecome prolific and consistent\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Discover how James creates innovative, clever, and memorable logos with his own \u003cb\u003ehands-on, step-by-step process that includes word mapping, rapid prototyping, and sketching ideas on paper\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn how to become a visual storyteller by understanding \u003cb\u003ethe key factors of working with clients\u003c\/b\u003e and making them a valued part of the process. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In addition to the important \"hows\" of logo design--techniques, ideas, and examples of creating logos and building brands--you will benefit from learning aspects of the business rarely discussed: how to \u003cb\u003ebecome more disciplined\u003c\/b\u003e, how to \u003cb\u003esee failures as valuable experiences\u003c\/b\u003e, and ways to \u003cb\u003eavoid burnout\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e James shows that design isn't just about creating images; it's about building trusting relationships with clients, \u003cb\u003efinding inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e and using it effectively, and sharing ideas and \u003cb\u003ebecoming part of a community\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMade by James\u003c\/i\u003e also includes: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Annotated case studies that follow designs from concept to completion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The advantages of a hands-on, human approach to design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The value of personal and career growth, and how to enjoy the journey of improvement \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Effective work habits that can make you more efficient, productive, and satisfied \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Learn how to harness your passion and \u003cb\u003ebecome the designer you've always wanted to be\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Martin, Made by James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0760371490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760371497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rockport Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/25\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 8.70w x 1.00d","brand":"James Martin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44051381747967,"sku":"9780760371497","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d1a8943c-619b-4762-b385-4d99ccb1a7ae.jpg?v=1685012758","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/made-by-james-james-martin-9780760371497","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}