The Midweek Mix (Issue .11)
New Designer Interview - Great Books - More Insights!
I’m So Glad You're Here! - Thanks for sticking with me!
Hi everyone, If you missed my last newsletter where I reviewed the book Pause, Breathe and Grow by Radim Malinic be sure to check it out.
The Logo Creative is back again with another Designer Interview and a great book by an awesome logo designer.
It’s been a while since I put out an interview, time is going so quick this year, and I can’t believe we are already in mid-June.
I planned to put out more interviews this year and just got so busy with other things I had to put my focus somewhere else.
I haven’t lost the passion for the designer interviews im just so busy with a range of other things, but rest assured more are coming!
I appreciate everyone who is subscribed to the newsletter and also everyone who reads The Logo Creative content. Thanks again for all the support. 👍🏻
Enough talking let’s get into the content!
Designer Interview with Michael Cherkashin
Michael Cherkashin is an award-winning Graphic Designer and Creative Director at HUG Agency, his creative work has helped brands such as Telsa, LA Lakers, Universal Studios, Paramount Studios and others.
Michael's collaborations also help innovative startups get their feet off the ground with his exceptional design practice and mindful approach to user experience.
Made By James - The Honest Guide to Creativity and Logo Design
I was very honored to receive an advanced copy of this book earlier this year, the author James Martin is a friend and fellow logo designer who I have also interviewed on The Logo Creative.
When I first heard that James was working on a book, I was very excited to see the final result, as I knew it was going to be great to look at, but also provide solid valuable advice.
James is great designer sharing his craft from the heart!
on with the book:
Improve Your Logo Design Skills and Become a More Confident, Creative Human.
In Made by James, logo designer James Martin shares his unique approach to logo and brand identity design-and much more.
Learn the creative process James has developed while crafting hundreds of exceptional logos for client’s all over the world, turning raw ideas into fully fledged identities.
Get insights into building and nurturing great relationships with clients, developing a distinctive style, finding inspiration, and growing a sustainable business with integrity and passion.
Learn why sketching is essential to the design process.
Get the tools you need to become a visual storyteller and bring imagination and individuality to your designs.
Discover how to develop effective habits that lead to more creativity, productivity, and success.
It really is a great book and one I highly recommend to fellow logo designers its beautifully presented and written from the heart.
Purchase Your Copy - Amazon | Wordery | Bookshop
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What I’m Doing?
Besides spending time with my family and having fun with my two children, working on client projects and creating content for you lovely people.
When I get time to relax here’s what im reading, listening to, watching and playing when I have the time!
Reading:
I must admit I have not been reading that much lately, I haven’t lost the love for books it’s just due to how busy I am with other things.
I have read the Made by James book and loved it, and also a few others I will share soon.
Listening:
Spotify Playlist - Dance Classics - Been enjoying some dance classics from 90’ 00s recently.
I bought some really cool Bluetooth ear buds by MPOW …Yes, they really are great! the sound quality is phenomenal for the price, been blasting some tunes out while working in the garden.
If you’re in the market for some ear buds I highly recommend MPOW they are not expensive and sound better than my previous ones that cost more than double what these did.
Recommended Viewings: Netflix - I have watched mainly series - Stranger Things S4 - Cobra Ki S4 - The Witcher - Top Boy - Titans - Peaky Blinders
Playing:
I’m slowly playing through games that I have had for years and never got round to playing them. i’ll list them below with some amazon links.
I recently finished Mad Max for PS4. I have had this for a few years and finally finished the game. For a game that’s several years old it was really good, I enjoyed it being a fan of the films.
My son asked me if we could get injustice 2 as he loves super heroes, I love superheroes, but im not really into fighting games. This game was really good for a fighting game! good story, great graphics and animations was fun to play with my son.
Another game my son wanted was Maneater - Day One Edition. I remember the days playing Echo the dolphin on the SEGA Megadrive which I loved! this was a no brainer, playing as a shark…I love sharks! brilliant game, still not finished but enjoying it!
I remember purchasing as a kid on release day the original Wipeout on the PlayStation and being hooked on it, me and the mates would challenge each other it was awesome! and so addictive.
I purchased Wipeout: Omega Collection for Ps4 when it was released back in 2017 and only played a few times. I have been jumping back into it on and off and remembering the good old days with my school mates.
I have just started Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, yes that’s right it’s been sitting on the games shelf for years.
I finally fired it up and started playing, I was a little skeptical as the game is around 5 years old, but it’s holding up pretty well and a lot of fun to play, I like playing technical stealth style military games!
As I always say - “Stay curious & enthusiastic, and good things will happen!”
Thanks for reading. I appreciate your support. 😃