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Logic+Emotion: Stuff I Read
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Passage to Liberty: The Story of Italian Immigration and the Rebirth of AmericaPassage to Liberty: The Story of Italian Immigration and the Rebirth of America by A. Kenneth Ciongoli
Buy used from: $0.70
An well-designed book that reminds me of my heritage and the things that my parents faced as Italian immigrants. It helps me to remember where my roots lie.
A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the FutureA Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel H. Pink
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $6.30
An enlightening piece that reminds me to use all the parts of my brain on a daily basis.
Citizen Marketers: When People Are the MessageCitizen Marketers: When People Are the Message by Ben McConnell
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $0.01
One of the most comprehensive books on what the "prosumer" movement is really all about.
No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in LifeNo Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life by Kyle Maynard
Buy new: $13.56 / Used from: $2.49
The story of Kyle Maynard, a boy born with no arms and legs who became a champion wrestler. A reminder that I have no excuses in life.
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others DieMade to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $9.97
One of my favorite reads on how to make ideas memorable.
The Myths of InnovationThe Myths of Innovation by Scott Berkun
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $4.95
A great way to look at innovation as a process.
The Brand Gap: How to Bridge the Distance Between Business Strategy and DesignThe Brand Gap: How to Bridge the Distance Between Business Strategy and Design by Marty Neumeier
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One of my all time favorites. A must have for anyone looking to bridge the worlds of design and branding.
The Laws of Simplicity (Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life)The Laws of Simplicity (Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life) by John Maeda
Buy new: $11.74 / Used from: $11.49
An interesting read that lays out how complex simplicity really is.
Color Harmony 2: A Guide to Creative Color CombinationsColor Harmony 2: A Guide to Creative Color Combinations by Bride M Whelan
Buy new: $18.00 / Used from: $0.84
Something I reference when looking to communicate with color.
Creative Whack PackCreative Whack Pack by Roger Von Oech
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $8.95
The "Anti IDEO Method Cards", I use this as a counterbalance to IDEO's cards. The Whack Pack is less about methods and more about good old fashioned inspiration.