Emergence Issue: TGD’s fifth issue features a dynamic group of 15 creators who are deeply committed to addressing systematic challenges in their communities through creativity and emerging ideologies. Buy Now Let’s start by talking a little bit about your origins. Where did you grow up? I grew up here in Inglewood [in southwestern Los …
Read an excerpt from our Issue Three interview with Poketo cofounders, Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, who share about building a business from the ground up, fostering community in Downtown LA, and why the biggest risk is starting.
Paola Antonelli, Senior Design Curator of the Department of Architecture & Design and Director of R&D at the Museum of Modern Art, on her early years in Italy, her path from architecture to curation, and using design as a force for good.
Steven Heller, NYC-based art director, curator, editor, and writer, talks growing up in the city, his early ambition as a cartoonist, finding his niche, and why we’re all imbued with something—it’s just a matter of finding it.
An accomplished curator, writer, designer, and critic, Ellen splits her time between her home in Baltimore, Maryland, and New York City. I met with Ellen at The Grey Dog, where she recalled the path that led to her to the city in the first place, the “Aha!” moment that helped her merge writing and design, and the importance of teaching and sharing. But my favorite part of our conversation was her advice to give 150%; in Ellen’s words, “If you really want to build a powerful career, and make an impact, then you have to be prepared to put in blood, sweat, and tears,” and it’s true. So, friends, take it from Ellen: be willing to do the hard work. Yes, it will be worth it! —Tina
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