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What They Didn't Teach You in Design School

What you actually need to know to make a success in the industry
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What They Didn't Teach You in Design School by Phil Cleaver offers practical insights and advice for budding designers navigating the professional world. The book covers essential industry knowledge not typically taught in academic settings, including tips on managing clients, understanding business dynamics, and effectively presenting work. It's an invaluable resource for transitioning from design student to skilled professional.
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This book may appeal to you if you're an aspiring designer seeking practical advice beyond your coursework. It offers real-world insights from industry experts, helping you navigate the design profession with confidence and creativity.

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What They Didn't Teach You in Design School

A guide for designers, covering everything they need to know about building a successful career after graduating.

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Learn how to make your design skills pay with this enlightening, engrossing, no-nonsense guide to visual creativity in the real world. Passing on the lessons of a lifetime in graphic design practice and education, Phil Cleaver shows you how to create the best portfolio, impress at interview, develop strong client relationships, and produce great work in the studio.

Enriched with quotes and advice from some of the best and brightest in the industry, this book is where you will find out what they didn't teach you in design school.

"There is a sea of books aimed at students produced every year. Most are overly complex and illustrated with unnecessary eye candy. Few are logical, legible, sensible, affordable and (above all) helpful for a young designer taking their first steps into the design jungle following the comfort of university. But Phil Cleaver's book has all that and more. Keep it in your bag, by your bed or on your desk: you won't regret it" - Mike Dempsey

What They Didn't Teach You in Design School offers insightful guidance and strategies for budding designers ready to navigate the demands of the professional world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781577165

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ilex

Illustration: 50

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Prof. Phil Cleaver, who wrote and designed What They Didn't Teach You in Design School, is a multi award-winning designer. A protege of Anthony Froshaug, he has worked with Alan Fletcher at Pentagram, Wim Crouwel at TD in Holland and Michael Wolff at Wolff Olins. He is a board member of the International Type Academy and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

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