Comments on: Fuck style

By: Naomi Niles

Naomi Niles — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:13:56 +0000

"shiny bullshit" - Wow, I don't know how you could be so precise and yet so explanatory in just 2 words. You are right on the mark, as always.

I was just thinking of this today when I did a design with exactly 4 images for the whole page and design. The client's audience is mostly still on dial-up and it's necessary. While it won't be featured in galleries anytime soon because it's not "shiny" enough, I feel proud it and the fact that it will likely be an effective website for them.

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1eighty » Blog Archive » What is design? — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:33:44 +0000

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Sofa Naranja - Blogs de diseño, vol. 1 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:27:04 +0000

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tiny gigantic » Blog Archive » Style always goes out of style — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:16:38 +0000

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The Latest Launches from 9rules and Paul Scrivens | Wisdump — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:36:59 +0000

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You Are Not A Designer » Emersian — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:09:56 +0000

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By: Design Sacrifices » Emersian

Design Sacrifices » Emersian — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:18:07 +0000

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By: Schnitzlwirt

Schnitzlwirt — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:31:50 +0000

all good thoughts. what it means in the end: design - is the wrong word.

By: LaurenMarie - Creative Curio

LaurenMarie - Creative Curio — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:35:58 +0000

I think Paul Rand would be proud :) I always think of his ABC logo, how it is still used today, how it has held up over the years and I think that's due to his committment to make it work. It's nothing remotely like the stylish "Web 2.0" logos with their cartoonish white strokes and trendy transparency, which means it will probably keep being used for a long time to come.

I love reading your articles like this because it makes not worry so much about the way I design. Many think my work is simple, but I hope the message is never lost. I struggle with wanting to be able to produce those pretty styles, but ultimately I find many times that strangles my creative efforts. It's good to hear that such an accomplished designer says it's ok not to be trendy! I rather envy your designers as I'm sure I could learn so much from working with you. In lieu of that, I'll just keep reading.