Book of Ideas: a journal of creative direction and graphic design - volume 2

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!

A fabulous look at the creative process, working with dream clients and a bit of soul baring around mental health and understanding your own boundaries as a creative! Radim approaches his craft with grace, curiousity and accountability, giving an in-depth look into what it takes to find your own happiness and niche in whatever creative direction you choose. You can feel and see a fabulous transformation in humble expertise, maturity and design approach from Book of Ideas 1 to Book of Ideas 2. A wonderful read. Thanks so much for sharing your process, lessons learned and baring your soul in this latest gem!

Having purchased Volume1 of this book I quickly decided to get Volume 2 and I wasn’t disappointed, it is packed full of even more inspirational work and ideas. There are many books that try and be inspiring but Radim has absolutely got everything right about these two volumes. Can’t recommend it enough and having also met him I can vouch for his enthusiasm for his work and graphic design in general.

I bought 1 & 2 for my Son who is hoping to study design. He has found the information very inspiring and a great help.

I bought vol 1 and 2 to have in the studio for general ideas / good vibes / inspiration and I find myself flicking through them often. Not a book you'd read just once, but a great palette cleanser during the work day.