# @made.by.james on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcpIHt-xK7s
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71072628-madebyjames-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-30T13:05:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** James Martin | Brand Designer (@made.by.james) — https://gondola.cc/made.by.james

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Even the library_journal thinks I am “effortlessly cool”... I will be sharing this with my wife, who thinks I am not cool at all.

Big shout out to the Library Journal for the review on my new book below:

“Graphic designer Martin (Made by James), who has worked with big names like the Chainsmokers and Canva, takes a no-nonsense approach to branding. He speaks directly to new designers, offering guidance not only on building brands for themselves or clients but also on the reality that most clients won’t be huge companies with endless budgets. Instead, he focuses on getting started the right way and fostering relationships that can grow on both sides. His practical marketing advice is refreshing in a field often buried in corporate speak and jargon. This is the opposite of a dry, graph-heavy textbook. It’s effortlessly cool, packed with visuals and styling that feel like a blend of street art and tattoo culture. Even experienced designers will find value in his advice.

VERDICT: Highly appealing for academic libraries supporting design, business, and marketing programs and equally useful for anyone starting a business or exploring a side hustle for extra cash.”

Get your pre-order in by tomorrow (31st August) to get a bonus workshop with me… link is in my bio my friends 🖤
 
 
 
 

#nobsbranding #brandingbook #creativeentrepreneurs

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