Comments on: Paul Rand: Conversations with Students http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/2009/03/paul-rand-conversations-with-students/ Books for the creative mind. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:59:04 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Editor http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/2009/03/paul-rand-conversations-with-students/comment-page-1/#comment-3137 Editor Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:08:35 +0000 http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/?p=757#comment-3137 Rick - great to hear your feedback to that list. I agree with the point you make (or, rather, that Rand makes) about computers complicating the process, but it is hard to separate out the generational shift aspect – I wonder if he was just as much a product of his time. Rick – great to hear your feedback to that list. I agree with the point you make (or, rather, that Rand makes) about computers complicating the process, but it is hard to separate out the generational shift aspect – I wonder if he was just as much a product of his time.

]]> By: Rick T http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/2009/03/paul-rand-conversations-with-students/comment-page-1/#comment-3134 Rick T Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:23:52 +0000 http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/?p=757#comment-3134 I read Conversations with Students over breakfast this morning, just as Alex mentioned it being that kind of book. Technically I'm a year late on this thread, but hey, it's an exciting new find for me. While I agree that Rand's views of the computer may have been a bit dated, I believe his assertions that the computer complicates the process of those learning and applying the principles of design to be true. Before I knew gestalt theory, I was already knee deep in photoshop and illustrator. If I was "designing", it certainly wasn't good design. Looking back, this was completely backwards. Reading this book made me crave the kind of stinging critiques you had mentioned his students came to love. That kind of honesty is more helpful than any of the "I like it" or "I love its" that plague classroom critiques. That gives the designer nothing!! Anyway, as per our previous correspondence I have purchased the better half of your suggested reading list. On a nightly basis I am paving my way to a clearer understanding of where I want my work to be and how I want to accomplish it. Thank you again for the suggestions and reviews. I read Conversations with Students over breakfast this morning, just as Alex mentioned it being that kind of book. Technically I’m a year late on this thread, but hey, it’s an exciting new find for me.

While I agree that Rand’s views of the computer may have been a bit dated, I believe his assertions that the computer complicates the process of those learning and applying the principles of design to be true. Before I knew gestalt theory, I was already knee deep in photoshop and illustrator. If I was “designing”, it certainly wasn’t good design. Looking back, this was completely backwards. Reading this book made me crave the kind of stinging critiques you had mentioned his students came to love. That kind of honesty is more helpful than any of the “I like it” or “I love its” that plague classroom critiques. That gives the designer nothing!!

Anyway, as per our previous correspondence I have purchased the better half of your suggested reading list. On a nightly basis I am paving my way to a clearer understanding of where I want my work to be and how I want to accomplish it. Thank you again for the suggestions and reviews.

]]> By: Alex Charchar http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/2009/03/paul-rand-conversations-with-students/comment-page-1/#comment-624 Alex Charchar Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:54:29 +0000 http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/?p=757#comment-624 I've recently picked up Steven Heller's book on Rand and it's a monster (in a fantastic kind of way) but I have to admit, while all that information and such a strong look at his life an accomplishments is fantastic, it's not great as an introductory or light-taste of his work and thoughts.. where as Conversations with Students seems like a great 'read it over breakfast' kind of book <abbr><em>Alex Charchar's last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/retinart/~3/6CmfhacHD10/da-vinci-3" rel="nofollow">The Sketches of Leonardo</a></abbr></em> I’ve recently picked up Steven Heller’s book on Rand and it’s a monster (in a fantastic kind of way) but I have to admit, while all that information and such a strong look at his life an accomplishments is fantastic, it’s not great as an introductory or light-taste of his work and thoughts.. where as Conversations with Students seems like a great ‘read it over breakfast’ kind of book

Alex Charchar’s last blog post..The Sketches of Leonardo

]]> By: Baerbel http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/2009/03/paul-rand-conversations-with-students/comment-page-1/#comment-559 Baerbel Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:20:03 +0000 http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/?p=757#comment-559 Thanks a lot for your recommendation! I am sure this will make a great gift. Have a good weekend. Thanks a lot for your recommendation! I am sure this will make a great gift. Have a good weekend.

]]> By: Editor http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/2009/03/paul-rand-conversations-with-students/comment-page-1/#comment-558 Editor Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:05:34 +0000 http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/?p=757#comment-558 Baerbel - One of Rand's own books would be good, but if you want a book <i>about</i> him rather than written by him, check out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0714839949?ie=UTF8&tag=drob-20" rel="nofollow">Steven Heller's book</a>. Baerbel – One of Rand’s own books would be good, but if you want a book about him rather than written by him, check out Steven Heller’s book.

]]> By: Baerbel http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/2009/03/paul-rand-conversations-with-students/comment-page-1/#comment-556 Baerbel Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:26:01 +0000 http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/?p=757#comment-556 Can you recommend a book about Paul Rand for a Designer? Would be his first book about Paul. Thank you, B Can you recommend a book about Paul Rand for a Designer?
Would be his first book about Paul.

Thank you, B

]]> By: Darin Burris http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/2009/03/paul-rand-conversations-with-students/comment-page-1/#comment-540 Darin Burris Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:43:49 +0000 http://www.designersreviewofbooks.com/?p=757#comment-540 I really enjoyed this little book. A very insightful look at the genius, and humanity, of one of the greats. <abbr><em>Darin Burris's last blog post..<a href="http://darinburris.com/2009/03/26/mobbler-no-longer/" rel="nofollow">Mobbler no longer</a></abbr></em> I really enjoyed this little book. A very insightful look at the genius, and humanity, of one of the greats.

Darin Burris’s last blog post..Mobbler no longer

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