EMPRNT recently sat down with Andre Andreev and Dan Covert of dress code NY about their new book, Never Sleep.

When asked what triggered the idea for the book, Covert had this to say:

I was really influenced in school by “tellmewhy.” It kind of changed how I looked at design and we thought maybe we could do that for students…. And once we started teaching we realized how literally we had just gone through all the stuff they were asking about, so why not write about it?

The book features both early and professional work by the authors as they talk about what worked and what didn’t, giving design students insight into what the transition to design professional is all about. From the book’s website:

There is a major disconnect between the life of a design student and the transition to being a design professional. To demystify the transition, we share the failures, successes, and surprises during our years in college and progression into the field: the creative process, monetary problems, internships, interviews, mistakes, and personal relationships. We include the work from our first design class to our most current client work, along with side stories and interviews from our mentors, teachers, and peers. This book will serve as the ultimate companion for design students, educators, and anyone breaking into a creative field.

Be sure to check out the full EMPRNT interview and add the book to your Amazon cart or wish list.