Comments on: Reviews Gone Bad: 100 Habits of Successful Freelance Designers

By: Jem

Jem — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:40:05 +0000

Hey,
I just bought this book based on this review and I think the rating of 4 stars, logos, whatever you decide is slightly high.
I think there needs to be a key or comparison to other books i.e. 5* David Carson – End of print (I personally am not a fan of his style, but that is an important point in design book history). 4* Sagmeister, Thing’s I Have Learnt So Far (Nice book, but lacking “information”) etc.
I am glad I bought this book, but the artwork isn’t high quality enough to be in a design book and the tips don’t really go in depth enough to be an entirely informative publication. But it is a ‘nice read’ and definitely worth checking out.
The reason I am writing this is that I was slightly disappointed when I looked through as I was expecting a 4* book. Whereas if I had just bought it, I would have taken it for what it is. So, I guess I’m saying that the star rating probably isn’t needed? Or should be given some context.
I think the rest of the review is spot on, but the star rating may be a little misleading.
I really hope that I am not coming across as being rude!

By: Steve G

Steve G — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:59:27 +0000

Hey thanks for the review dudeskis! Fair, honest, candid and legit. Truly appreciate you taking the time. I’d even go so far as to say that for veteran designers, it might be a 3.5 because much of the info is common-place for vets. But a book like that could easily be 1000 habits. I’d like to do a follow-up for crafty tips and tricks on staying cost effective and innovative that would be a better fit for pros who get stuck being enamored with 8-color, varnished, candy-coated work. Low-budget doesn’t mean low-quality. But that’s another bookâ€¦
Thanks again.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:38:41 +0000

You stole my lion roar.

By: Bennett

Bennett — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:15:47 +0000

Thanks for the review. Interesting way to find out that I made the book (even if I didn’t get credit:).

By: Nate Voss

Nate Voss — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:48:18 +0000

I will wear a Daft Punk helmet without a second thought if you can get it to me by Friday.

By: Craig Hughes

Craig Hughes — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:14:17 +0000

Screw that, Tom and I are starting our own show! I can dig my Daft Punk helmet out of the closet…uh, I mean, not that I would have one…

By: Tom Nemitz

Tom Nemitz — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:01:29 +0000

Ooh, I love Craig’s helmet idea. You can borrow my AIGA Pittsburgh hard hat that you wore on the first BADCast if you want…just don’t bring back the catch phrase that never caught on: “Honest to hard hats!”

By: Craig Hughes

Craig Hughes — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:22:58 +0000

I bet chroma-keying your manly curls was fun. Next time, you could wear a helmet. Think of how much easier it would be. BONUS: you’d be the ONLY guy on the internet reviewing books wearing a helmet! Now that’s what I call equity.

By: Tom Nemitz

Tom Nemitz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:40:44 +0000

Ha. That extreme backdrop reminds me of the music video for Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDtxQgzn4Lw
Groovy video, chief.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:02:20 +0000

Awesome new video series. I also look forward to reading 100 Habits of Highly Successful Freelance Designers.

By: Kitty

Kitty — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:10:57 +0000

Great job guys! Can’t wait to see more reviews from you. It’s great to see a review instead of reading it. Much more interesting!
Keep ‘em coming!

By: shughes

shughes — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:42:48 +0000

That was some funny shit!!! Looking forward to the next installment.