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Books for Art Directors 1010 Responses
Last post: 1 year, 1 month ago | Thread started: Apr 10, 12, 8:37 p.m.
- dMullins
I have a guy who we just promoted to Junior Art Director, real spunky and creative guy, but he has zero management experience. He's a great creative leader, but he wants some stuff to read to improve his studio and people management skills. I have what I know over the years in my head that I've been imparting over time, but was having a hard time pin-pointing specific books for him to read tonight. It's been a while since I've even had time to look at my own bookshelf! "The War of Art" is on my list for him, as well as "The Seed," but could use some other good references. I know there are a few that I've read out there, but for some reason I simply can't think of any of them right now. Hoping you guy can assist!
Thanks!
- Apr 10, 12, 8:37 p.m. – Permalink
- Miguex
I think Art Director is not something you can teach, its an agency term for a more experienced graphic designer, that won't be doing so much production work and will be delegating/ overseeing his concept with less experienced designers.
If you ask me, it should be the same books that you would recommend a graphic designer to read, but is just going to experience it at the job.
We are all creative directors these days anyways right?

- Dog-earApr 10, 12, 8:44 p.m. – Permalink
- dMullins
I disagree, Miguex. I believe there's a unique psychological characteristic to the management of creatives. My one go-to the last few years for structuring, process, roles management, client expectations vs. design license has been "Designing for the Digital Age." I was hoping there were more similar ("Studio Culture" for example).
Thanks, I'll bump in the morning.

- Dog-earApr 10, 12, 9:30 p.m. – Permalink
- monNom
this is a good read: http://designprofessionalism.com…
beyond that, most of it is learned by doing and being in the role.

- Dog-earApr 10, 12, 11:01 p.m. – Permalink
- bulletfactory
is this person your direct report?


- Dog-earApr 11, 12, 6:40 a.m. – Permalink
- Josev
I've skimmed this and was curious about the content:
Art Direction Explained
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Direct…

- Dog-earApr 11, 12, 6:57 a.m. – Permalink




