“On Design” and Personal Projects
I am proud to say that my new book, "On Design", has hit the shelves and can be found most notably on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and elsewhere. The book focuses on guiding principles and business aspects to graphic design. I have no doubt that the book is imperfect at times, but overall I am [...]
“On Design” is Now Available
After a great deal of work, I am happy to announce that "On Design" is available to purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and elsewhere. This book caters especially to designers and students, with the intention of providing guidelines and foundations for design and for the business of design. This includes general thoughts regarding layouts, geometry, [...]
On Design
On Design A Guidebook for Designers on the Principles and Business of Graphic Design by Justin Negard After a year of work, from writing to art to layout, I'm really proud to release my new book. Thank you to everyone that has worked with me, supported me, or allowed me the honor of designing [...]
Lower Manhattan and Modern vs. Ornate
I spent a good chunk of the weekend in Lower Manhattan, which covers Wall Street, the Seaports, Ground Zero & The World Trade Center, and Battery Park. Here you will find the Staten Island Ferry, the bronze bull statue, and excellent views of The Statue of Liberty. Here you will also find the oldest parts [...]
“Don’t Vote”, AIGA
Should everybody vote? It’s an interesting question. Inherently, we would say ‘yes’. After all, voting is a right that we should all exercise. But I would postulate that it is far more important to become curious, informed, and socially aware before anything else. Voting would then follow as a natural byproduct of that education. It [...]
Confident Design
Truly great design requires confidence. Why? Two reasons. First, because great design is design that has not been seen before, and therefore requires boldness and an ability to present new ideas onto a client and a population that are not typically welcome to new things. Second, because great design tends to be simple design. And simple [...]
BOGOTÁ by Justin Negard
Name: BOGOTÁ by Justin Negard Design: Book Design, Authorship, Photography Buy now on Amazon or buy now at a discounted rate as a PDF Future Boy Design's own Justin Negard just finished publishing his - and Future Boy Design's - first book. Bogota is a colorful and exciting trip through the beautiful Colombian capital city. [...]