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Earlier this week I posted I was reading “The Elements of Content Strategy”. The first chapter was interesting. It was about setting clear goals for the things you do (in this case I used it for the plans I’m making for a new website) and about describing things in a clear way that really tells what makes you different than other designers/photographers. So instead of saying “I make photos of bands”, use a more accurate description of what I really do and want to achieve: “I want to convince bands, with creative photography and original presentations and design, that visuals are still very important in the music industry”.

So the first chapter was very interesting but after that I kind of lost it and it became sort of a blur of things I didn’t understand. Not that it’s a bad book but the 2nd and 3rd chapter are more for content editors & strategists than photographers..

So I moved on to the next book in the Book Apart Series which I thought could be interesting:

Designing for Emotion
by Aarron Walter

Make your users fall in love with your site via the precepts packed into this brief, charming book by MailChimp user experience design lead Aarron Walter. From classic psychology to case studies, highbrow concepts to common sense, Designing for Emotion demonstrates accessible strategies and memorable methods to help you make a human connection through design.

I finished the first chapters and this book seems really interesting for me. Especially now I’m working on a new design for my website and because I want to do more with presentation & promotion for bands. The book gives inspiration of how to communicate your idea’s in a clear but personal way.

My Traveljournal – Berlin & Niedenstein holiday 25 aug – 8 sep 2012.
I’m planning to make another blog with photos and information about great places I visited during holidays.

Last week I went to the Woonbeurs in Amsterdam and found some great products and ideas:

Use framed photos if you don’t have a window.

Ariadne Huis – Vintage radio and photo

Gelderland Colour Wood

Gelderland pillows

101 Woonideeën huis – Triangles

101 Woonideeën huis – Love this tray! Don’t know who made it..

101 Woonideeën huis – The rabbit looks like it’s real !

101 Woonideeën huis – Yarn with glue lamp

Felt Lamp

The Seller Handbook on Etsy
A collection of resources about successful selling on Etsy.

In this category I want to show books that I’m reading at the moment. Not fictional books but information books about photography, design & webdesign.

Today I’m reading:

Content strategy is the web’s hottest new thing. But where did it come from? Why does it matter? And what does the content renaissance mean for you? This brief guide explores content strategy’s roots, and quickly and expertly demonstrates not only how it’s done, but how you can do it well. A compelling read for both experienced content strategists and those making the transition from other fields.

Available on A Book Apart

September 2012