We’ve just got hold of Pepin’s latest Web Design Directory publication which features our studio. It’s a nice big glossy paperback which features a lot of recent web design and designers from around the world.

‘Since its first edition in the year 2000, the annual Web Design Index has developed into one of the most important publications in its field. Year after year, it gives an accurate overview of the state of the art in web design. Every Web Design Index contains 1002 outstanding web pages. With each web page, the URL is indicated, as well as the names of those involved in the design and programming. Selection for the Web Design Index is based on design quality, innovation, and effectiveness, and the books offer examples of all conceivable forms and styles.’

http://www.webdesignindex.org/

We recently got our hands on the latest edition of Advanced Photoshop magazine. Adam Smith wrote a feature titled ‘For Love & Money’ with Agent8 appearing as a case study alongside other interesting artists in the creative industry.

“An artist can’t make a living out of passion alone. When going solo in the world of design, money is as much of an issue as having a good business head… It certainly takes more than magic beans to pay for tools, materials and media”

http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/

It’s nice to find a package waiting for you when you arrive at the studio in the morning. Doubly so when it’s a Taschen design book featuring your work. The 384 page softcover focuses on the best of identity and branding:

‘Everybody knows that brand identity is key. A good logo can glamorize just about anything, so it comes as no surprise that logo design is a crucial step in the development of a product or service.

This exhaustive guide brings together diverse logos from over 30 countries, organized into chapters by theme, such as media, retailers, events, regions, service and agencies. A full index provided at the end of the book lists each logo`s company, designer, and designer`s website. Also included is a case study section, concentrating on logo application and development.’

Available from Taschen online and all good book shops. Sweet.