What is a Designer: Things, Places, Messages

What is a Designer: Things, Places, Messages coverWhat is a Designer: Things, Places, Messages
by Norman Potter

A relatively thin volume, with incredibly dense language, on the role of the designer, individually and in the global community. Potter can be harsh and demanding at times in his unwavering views of the design industry and the duties of its members, but this is a rich work with much wisdom to impart. Also includes a good model for a creative process.

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