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Uncovering Hardboiled Web Design

andy — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:04:22 +0000

Although writing a book might appear to be a lonely occupation, in reality it’s a team effort. For Hardboiled Web Design I’ve been lucky to work some incredible talent, including cover artist, the one and only Kevin Cornell.

Hardboiling it: Five Simple Questions with Chris Mills

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:26:44 +0000

Last week and earlier this week, we published interviews with the amazing illustrators Elliot Jay Stocks, Kevin Cornell and Geri Coady who have all produced stunning work for Hardboiled Web Design.

Hardboiling it: Five Simple Questions with Geri Coady

emma — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:59:08 +0000

Last week, we published interviews with the amazing illustrators Elliot Jay Stocks and Kevin Cornell who have both been commissioned to produce work for Hardboiled Web Design.

Hardboiling it: Five Simple Questions with Kevin Cornell

emma — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:22:38 +0000

When Andy suggested asking the amazing illustrator Kevin Cornell to produce the front cover for Hardboiled Web Design, we were so excited by the possibility! So, when he said yes, we were made up!

Kevin has produced a work of art for Hardboiled and we're thrilled! We'll be revealing the finished cover when the book goes on sale on the 19th October but read on for a few clues to what it will look like.

Hardboiling it: Five Simple Questions with Elliot Jay Stocks

emma — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:00:42 +0000

As Andy has already talked about in his recent blog post, we've had the pleasure of working with some amazingly talented folks during the production of Hardboiled Web Design.

In the run up to the launch on the 19th October, we'll be speaking to some of the people involved and sharing some sneaky peeks of their work.

Hardboiled Web Design is Launching Soon!

emma — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000

At last the time for launching Hardboiled Web Design is nearly upon us!

Hardboiled Web Design by Andy Clarke will be available to buy online from the 19th October 2010. An *exclusive* limited edition bundle including paperback and a numbered poster signed by Andy, or a PDF eBook will be available at the Five Simple Steps site.

Brian Suda's 'A Practical Guide to Designing With Data' is now available!

emma — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:00:15 +0000

Brian Suda's superb book, 'A Practical Guide to Designing with Data' is available to buy now!

Available in pdf or as a pre-order paperback today, (shipping on or before the 27th September 2010) with an ePub version available in the next couple of weeks.

UX Book Clubs and Education Establishments: 25% discount now available on the Practical Guide series

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:58:26 +0000

Five Simple Steps is offering a 25% discount to UX Book Clubs who review our books and to staff and students at Education Establishments.

Here at Five Simple Steps, we believe in producing practical, useable books, written in an easy to read, friendly style and in the author’s tone of voice. The design of each book and its packaging is beautiful, simple and clean but we don't believe our customers should pay a premium for this. We try to price our products fairly and ensure that even those just starting out in the industry, can afford to purchase them.

Introducing Brian Suda

emma — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:43:30 +0000

Each month, we'll be introducing you to one of our authors. This month, it's the turn of Brian Suda, whose book, 'Designing with Data' launches next week. Over to Brian!

Five Simple Steps sponsoring New Adventures in Web Design Conference

emma — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:49:02 +0000

Five Simple Steps is pleased to be sponsoring 'New Adventures in Web Design' Conference in Nottingham, next January.

The brand values of 'New Adventures' very much align with our own: ideas and opinion from some of the web's most respected voices, affordable, friendly, approachable and by the community for the community. It was a no-brainer when we were asked to be involved!