5 Books Every Creative Must Read
I've recently splurged in my favourite online bookstore BOOK DEPOSITORY, adding to my library of resources and good reads. Perhaps its the winter weather, giving me this urge to brew a nice hot coffee, find a corner with a comfy chair and a bit of sunlight and just read, read, read. I go through phases where my mind is like a sponge, it needs to be constantly dampened with more knowledge. Drawing inspiration from these incredible authors, sharing their life experiences and wealth of knowledge has been enlightening, confidence boosting and motivational for me to only do better with my business.
1. Little Black Book | Otegha Uwagba
Don't let the size of this pint sized powerhouse. This book should be every working woman's (corporate or freelance) bible. Serving you tips and advice straight up. No bullshit, no fluff, no nonsense. She gets straight to the point.
The bonus is the advice from other business women towards the end of the book. Its raw, real advice that boosts your motivation and confidence.
2. Creative, Inc. | Meg Mateo Ilasco & Joy Deangdeelart cho
A jam packed guide to turning your hobby into a profitable business, Creative, Inc has taken their award winning Craft, Inc book and broadened their knowledge and experience for those in the creative industry.
Setting you up for ultimate success, you will have a clear vision of your goals and a confident approach to going freelance.
3. Logo Design Love | David Airey
If you're exploring the idea of becoming a logo/branding designer or perhaps want to up your game a little without committing to a college debt, this is the book for you.
So many helpful insights that are easy to understand. No fancy designer terms are used and the inspiration you will draw from this incredible guide is a real confidence booster.
4. Pretty Much Everything | Aaron James Draplin
You will have heard me talk about this absolute legend a lot. I can't get enough of this humble, larger than life man. A true inspiration to simplifying design, this monster of a book talks about his passion for "junking", his dog Gary, and his larger than life and just as humble father.
A journey from where he started to where he is now, with some of the most powerful and beautiful graphics designed to date.
5. How to Style Your Brand | Fiona Humberstone
While this book graces many coffee tables around the globe, the book itself is a simplified guide to getting down to the bare bones of what your brand will be. Where to start, how to plan and execute a well thought out plan for your brand.
Donned "The Brand Stylist", Fiona gathers her experience from developing hundreds of brand identities for global companies and shares her wealth of knowledge to ensure you get the most out of your branding.