Interview: Jim Datz

I've just read another interview on Grain Edit, this time with Jim Datz, of Neither Fish Nor Fowl. (The interviews all follow the same clear structure, which I really like.) I enjoy finding out how other designers and illustrators work, and getting an insight into how they process their thoughts in response to a project. Lots of very useful material for new designers. Grain edit: I love you :)

Interview: Tim Gough

I've just read a really inspiring interview over on Grain Edit with Tim Gough where he talks about his background, design style and way of working. He also offers some useful advise for new designers: "Sketch out your ideas first and really nail down the concept, you probably have a bunch styles or looks up your sleeve, but that doesn’t really matter unless your work is conceptually sound."
I sometimes struggle with the concept vs style issue, and I've realised through my current project that coming up with ideas first, and developing from there is the best way of working.