Book of Ideas - a journal of creative direction and graphic design - volume 1

I am not a designer myself, but I work in a creative industry so understanding how designs come together, what elements to look at/for, appreciate, and notice is critical to me. Malinic's books, Vols. 1 and 2, have not only been extremely helpful and inspirational in my daily job, but they have also taught me a lot about detail, being open-minded, and being creatively brave. The books are written in such a way that you can read a page a day, get your dose of inspiration, and go about your business, or you can read it all at once if you prefer. The books are well written and enjoyable to read. Highly recommended if you are looking to bring that cutting edge to your profession!

Very nice and insightful book. The overall experience of reading it is very nice! Full of many useful insights and also offers practical advice on how to approach different situations when dealing with customers.

Really lovely book containing some absolutely stunning work and lots of inspiring and well written pieces on design and life. My only criticism, and it is a small one, is that the combination of brightly coloured pages with small, light fonts in white make it quite hard to read in parts. This is a shame, because it isn't a case of 'style over substance' - there really is a lot of substance! Recommended.

As a freelance motion-designer/animator who perpetually struggles with imposter syndrome and deadline-anxieties, both books in this series served as a really good anchor to help keep me focussed. Particularly through my poorly timed (Covid...) return to freelance life. They’re both chock-full of essential survival tips from Radim Malinic who has himself been ‘through the mill’ a little in his own career, and thus is well placed to share his kindness/wisdom on this front. Additionally, of course both books are jam packed with professional examples of his signature style which were all a great influence on me as an animator. At a glance, you might mistake these books as just really beautiful coffee-table-fare, however it only takes a few minutes of real engagement to realise they can serve as genuinely useful handbooks for all the things ‘they don’t prepare you for’ as a freelance designer of any kind. Fully recommend both books. Thanks Radim!

Book of ideas Vol 1 is an incredible material for both experienced and those just starting their career in design and branding. It is filled with golden and practical advice that money can't buy. It has helped me in my design decisions and clients engagement. Aside been filled with Radim rich industry experience, the book is packed with Radims portfolio of great designs that can inspire new ideas and creativity. The principles in the books are timeless and invaluable. I highly recommend this book to anyone who want their knowledge of branding and design.

I tried to be reviewer n.100 but it looks like I'm only gonna be 99th... Hopefully this will push somebody else to leave the 100th review ;) Book of Ideas was a very pleasant surprise to me. I expected this to be a sort of cold list of case studies, possibly self-promoting and self-referencing. But what the author has achieved here is a very good piece of storytelling: never overly endorsing himself for his achievements and the range of clients but rather distributing pills of Creative Direction that are easy to digest and good for your Creative spirit. It's content that everybody can appreciate, from the student to the "I've-seen-it-all" seasoned veteran (I know there's lot of redundancies here but I'm just making a point). The format is also brilliant, as the small size makes you wanting to take this with you all the time in your bag on the way in and out of work, or just close-by on your desk. If I were to find a less successful note, some images have lost a bit of detail with the paper chosen for this book, but it's something that's been addressed in Vol.2 where everything looks very refined. As implied in this last sentence, I do have Vol.2 as well... That's how much I liked the content! ;) Now, where's Vol.3?

As a freelance designer, I found the material in this book to be invaluable. The showcase of Malinic’s design work is inspiring. However, the true gems of inspiration are found in the snippets of practical advice he’s able to divulge based on his extensive career in the creative industry. Malinic reminds creatives to face their fears, continue learning and most importantly – to find happiness in their work. At a glance, the book may seem like one best suited for your coffee table, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth! 100% recommend!

Simply put, anyone who's considering a career in design needs to get this book. Radim is a distinct and incredible creator and this book showcases his honest, genuine, self-aware and undeniably unique approach to his work, his life and the creative industry. It's a beautiful publication, from the font choices, to the colours, to the examples of his work - I was infinitely inspired and jealous (in the best possible way) of Radim's vibrant portfolio in equal measure. Ultimately, this book gave me the nudge I needed to bin the excuses and chase after my aspirations of becoming a graphic designer. For that reason I can't recommend it enough. Looking forward to Book of Ideas Vol. 2!

der günstige preis hat mich etwas skeptisch gemacht, umso größer die freude als ich malinics projekte und texte durchsah. ich habe gleich 2 weitere bestellt um sie freunden zu schenken. das buch besticht schonmal durch den frischen druckerei-duft, das cover ist matt foliert und wirkt somit sehr wertig.

I loved how Malinic delivered such personal stories of growth and tribulations from such an encouraging stance. His attitude was heart warming and the visuals to accompany the short chapters made for a sensational read.

It's OK, but I was expecting a bit more. I felt as though it was more of a showcase of the work. Also felt like it could be better writen.

El lomo estaba marcado y una esquina arrugada. Por lo demás, un libro precioso para los amantes del diseño gráfico.

So beautiful, amazing and inspiring advices.