Customer Reviews

Idea Index

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2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I have to say that when I saw this book at the bookstore I was curious to see what could a tiny plastic cover book can offer. To my surprise: A LOT!

To begin with: printing quality is the BEST (full black pages, silver pages, etc) plus the paper that is almost heavy weight paper, and the old look that plastic cover gave it... I can't think of a better way to go.

Then, the book is divided into 2 sections: graphic ideas and text ideas. Both of them great inspirational material and also you can learn few nice tricks, so thats a plus.

I strongly recomment you take a look at the others "Index" books by Jim Krause. They're a must for GD's.

To sum up: this is a Great Tiny Book of Ideas.

Given the reputation of Jim Krause and the number of positive reviews praising his booklet 'Idea Index' I did expect a lot. I was greatly disappointed: (1) the text is by far too superficial to even touch upon the real problems hidden behind a given idea, and; what is most unpleasant, (2) the illustrations simply do not play in the pro's leage.

Everyone finding inspiration in in 'Idea Index' will equally love the infamous Corel Draw Clipart Collection. The rest of us would get more ideas in any Graphis periodical or simply on a walk in the park.

this is a NICE book.

This is book for those who are at least somewhat aquainted with the principals of graphic design (and are maybe too busy to have the time to actually read technical wordy book.. this is a picture book. You see and draw your own conclusions and decide your own methodology)

Jim Krause is a brilliant designer... and just seeing all the "variations on a theme" (diffrent ideas for one concept or word) he does all in one organised place; its a beautiful thing. Even on the occassions when I didnt like the design, I usually found it impressive; aside from that.. well... you cant win them all, can you?! ^_~

If you can conceptualize and execute designs, but need a little nudge or a fresh outlook now and again this is a great book; full of "now why didn't *I* think of that?" ideas.

Not much more to say than it's exactly what it is and exactly as described. An index of ideas and kickstarts when stuck in a creative block. I was able to thumb through it and use it twice within the first day of owning it, more than paying for itself and saving me when I was in a rut. I am looking forward to using the other index books (Color Index and Layout Index) as well in the same fashion. On a side note, I believe those that are truely disappointed either were expecting too much or expecting something completely different than advertised.

I wish I could give it 6 or 7 stars for it's usefulness alone.

This isn't one of those books that inspires you to keep coming back time and again for ideas. One you've flipped through its small, poorly bound pages - you're through. Nothing here to make you want to return. The title is misleading - there is no indexing of ideas - just a compilation of fictious projects.

I loved this book from the first time I flipped through the pages. This is a must have for all designers, for sure. Whenever I have a block of the brain for ideas, I open this book. Every time there is a different avenue I go down for logos and the like. This is one of those "gets ya thinkin' " sort of books. I just purchased the color index and layout index tonight - I'm awaiting their arrival and hoping these two titles are as useful to me as this one was!

GOod book for quick ideas for Graphic Designers - Although I must admit I never seem to use it.

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I was very dissapointed when recieving this book, first because of the size, then for the content. The compression of the content didn't matter to me as much as the fact that it was in black and white. The author explains this as an election to prove that the examples of ideas even work with the grayscale, or something. That doesn't mean that you can exclude color from the inspirational process or whatever the book proclamates to do. I regret believing in each one of you who gave it 4 stars or more. I also think it's expensive for what it is worth.

I'm new to graphic design and this has become an inspirational book for me. When I hit a wall, I find new ideas in this book. It may be small, but it makes it easy to carry everywhere.

Jim Krause is a genius. This little book is capable of inspiring any graphic designer. The Idea Index is a small book and could fit in most people's pockets. The cover is even durable. Krause knew what he was doing when he created this book.
I am just getting started with graphic design (I am a college student pursuing a degree in graphic design). I have brought this book along with my to my intro graphics class and it never fails me. This is an excellent resource for brainstorming ideas. It is divided into two parts: design ideas in general and also features creative approaches to typography.
Don't leave home without this book.