Author, designer, educator, and President of AIGA/NY, Juliette Cezzar, on her path from architecture to graphic design, why accepting critique is vital to growth, being a role model for women in design, and the value in finding and contributing to our communities.
Designer and writer, Rob Giampietro, discusses what led him to become Creative Lead at Google Design NY, how teaching influences his creative work outside the classroom, and offers practical advice for up-and-coming designers.
Portland-based designer and creative director, Adam R Garcia, discusses his love of storytelling, discovering graphic design through the world of hip-hop, and taking the leap to start his own studio.
Austin-based designer, illustrator, and writer, Becky Simpson, talks to us about making the leap to freelancing, what she’s learned about celebrating process, and the most important part of any project: getting started.
Hayden Cox, the Australian surfboard shaper and founder of Haydenshapes, on forgoing college and a normal career path, the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, and the importance of staying true to his original vision.
Brooklyn-based artist Mike Perry on growing up in Kansas City, Missouri, his grandparents’ influence on his creative life, how fear helped him land his first job post college, and the importance of being yourself.
We followed up with Philadelphia-based design house, The Heads of State, about their travel-inspired product line, Pilot & Captain, the new challenges of growing their studio, and what a difference two years can make.
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.
Michael Bierut, graphic designer, partner at Pentagram’s NYC-based office, and a founder of Design Observer, recalls growing up in Cincinnati, what he learned working with legendary designer, Massimo Vignelli, the origins of the 100-day workshop he taught at Yale, and why he’s participating in #The100DayProject.
Creative director Roanne Adams on her ambitious teenage years, starting her own studio, what she’d do differently, and the importance of female mentors.
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