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Karlssonwilker Inc.'S Tellmewhy: The First 24 Months Of A New York Design Company
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Why Would Two Talented And Employable Young Graphic Designers Start Up Their Own Practice Without Any Clients, In The Midst Of A Recession, And In A City Brimming With Worldrenowned Designers? Karlssonwilker Inc.'S Tellmewhy Is The Improbable Story Of Such A Venture Or Act Of Bravura Or Insanity On The Part Of Hjalti Karlsson And Jan Wilker, And Offers A Telling, Humorous, And Always Human Insight Into The Workings Of A Young Startup Design Studio, Showcasing Every Single Project They Did In Their First Two Years.A Book As Iconoclastic As Their Designs, Tellmewhy Features Fresh Stories Of Karlssonwilker'S Ordinary Office Live And Its Lessthanromantic Tales About Rooftop Parties, Battles With Immigration, Language Obstacles, Missed Meetings, And Money Problems. Despite These Stories And Because Of Others Karlssonwilker Has Produced An Impressive Body Of Work In Two Short Years. Tellmewhy Shows The Happy Endings, Including Signage For A Philadelphia Restaurant, Logo Designs For A New York Fashion House, And Cd Packaging For Both Independent And Major Music Labels. And It Presents The Few Unrealized Designs, Like An Ad Campaign For A Tv Network. All Share The Designers' Creative And Humorous Take On Design.Karlssonwilker Intersperses These Examples With Its Singular Illustrated Diagrams, Faux Flow Charts Linking The Partners' Biographies, Work, Social Lives, And Whatever Comes To Their Unique Minds.Tellmewhy Offers Both Inspiration And Caution For Designers Everywhere. A Foreword By Former Employer Stefan Sagmeister Recalls Karlssonwilker'S Start In His Design Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'TELLMEWHY'? A: 'TELLMEWHY' explores the journey of two graphic designers, Hjalti Karlsson and Jan Wilker, as they navigate the challenges of starting their own design studio during a recession in New York City.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Clare Jacobson.
- Q: How many pages does 'TELLMEWHY' have? A: 'TELLMEWHY' contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in turtleback style.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as used but in good condition.
- Q: When was 'TELLMEWHY' published? A: 'TELLMEWHY' was published on September 26, 2003.
- Q: What are some features of the book? A: The book features humorous insights, illustrated diagrams, and showcases various projects completed by the authors during their first two years.
- Q: Is there a foreword in the book? A: Yes, there is a foreword written by Stefan Sagmeister, a former employer of the authors.
- Q: What type of content can I expect from 'TELLMEWHY'? A: Readers can expect a mix of project showcases, personal stories, and reflections on the realities of running a design studio.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading this book? A: This book is ideal for aspiring designers, students in design fields, or anyone interested in the entrepreneurial aspects of starting a creative business.