STEFAN SAGMEISTER : YES, DESIGN CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY

Analyzing a list of things that have made him happy, graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister realized that almost half of the items were in some way related to design. In this intensely personal talk, he shares the details of some of those moments, and gives props to three artists whose work has had a positive impact on his world. Concluding with some examples of his own work, Sagmeister offers a real insight into his aesthetic and philosophy of work -- and life.

DESIGN CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY

STEFAN SAGMEISTER on the coutch with JOSHUA DAVIS

Josh and Stefan cover many topics that surround designers, including how they deal with the famous and their own fame, how to avoid boredom and stay fresh, things they have in common with eachother, how the public perceives their work and finally the artists that inspire their work.

PART 1 -
FAME AND FORTUNE

PART 2 -
STAYING FRESH

PART 3 -
THINGS IN COMMON

PART 4 -
CONTROVERSY AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION

PART 5 -
INSPIRATION AND THE ART SCENE

HILLMAN CURTIS DESIGNER SERIES

STEFAN SAGMEISTER



MILTON GLASER



PAULA SCHER



JAMES VICTORE



JOSHUA DAVIS interview while working on the Z4 BMW. A slice of his process.

PRE DNEFIED RAEINDG

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TIME TO THINK