getting started as a /gd/
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Hello /gd/,
I am a student of computer science and I basically hate this school, I was forced into it by my parents and I don't see myself working anywhere near computer science in the future. As a kid I've always been creative, I had great drawing skills which I left behind, and I am slowly starting to understand that I am made to draw, create and design. I read the sticky but I can't find any good books that help me get started with design, practical and theoretical both. I am willing to dedicate my time to this as it's my passion. If you could help me by showing me the way to the start I'd really appreciate it.
>>260611
try to study the works/philosophy of designers like Paul Rand, Saul Bass, Milton Glaser, A. M. Cassandre, Josef Muller Brockmann, Stefan Sagmeister.
some free books (just google the name+pdf)
>http://pastebin.com/35Gdjknw
here some vids:
https://vimeo.com/15175486 (intro to typography)
https://vimeo.com/16833435 (gd portfolio)
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=321koZX5H6Y (helvetica documentary)
-bonus-
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zn8MRKOskw
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb5ivvcTvRQ
also you might want to take a look at what others designers are making:
>Computer Arts - The Book of Inspiration
>The Behance Book of Creative Work
portfolio examples:
>rdd-design.com/Kate_margolis_portfolio2.pdf
>elbkopf.de/download/portfolio_pdf/120508.ELBKOPF.works.pdf
/gd/ recommended books:
>http://pastebin.com/kC4Quef3
bonus
vk
.com/doc1840617_233823313
also you might want to learn other helpful things like 3d/AE motion graphics, photography composition (rule of thirds), digital painting, etc.
>>260636
thank you anon, much love
>>260636
thank you good sir
