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• Iain Fergus says:

  February 22, 2010 at 11:52 am

  Just a quick one to say thank you, I received the book in the post today!

  I will report back once I have read through the book.

  Cheers,
  Iain.

  p.s. your business cards are ace! (excuse the pun)

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  Ken Reynolds Reply:
  February 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 am

  Great!

  I hope you enjoy it and you get plenty out of it.

  I use that pun concerning my cards as well!

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• Iain Fergus says:

  April 9, 2010 at 1:59 pm

  It took me a bit longer than planned to read the book through, but I’m glad I got there in the end.

  It featured a lot of helpful stuff in there for all designers, regardless of what stage in your career you are at. But I think it would be particularly helpful to those just out of college/uni and looking for work or anyone in the early days of freelancing.

  There was some really good advice on how to set up a portfolio for both job interviews and as a studio folio for clients. The whole book was scattered with tips and reassuring quotes.

  My two favourites were:

  “The correct relationship between a designer and his or her portfolio is one of constant doubt and questioning.”

  “The need for a brief is hard-wired into the designer’s psyche. In fact, although designers constantly demand freedom, they really crave restraint.”

  Overall, for me, the book was both inspiring and reassuring. I can see it being one that I will revisit regularly. If you don’t own it yet, I’d suggest you go beg, borrow, or steal (not really).

  Thanks again Ken!

  Iain.

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