Much like me, KSRA KSRA has a preoccupation with old signs. When I first came upon her work, I was immediately taken by her mini reimaginings of old neon signs. These weren’t just meticulously made… Read More »KSRA KSRA Recreates Old Signs as Melty Miniatures
In this conversation, David Istier, founder and CEO of gutzy Organic, shares his journey from personal health struggles to creating a successful line of gut health snacks. He discusses his early stumbles with the brand,… Read More »Gut Health on the Go-Go With David Istier of Gutsy Organic
On this first day of January 2026, a time for resolutions, I resolve to resist Trumpism. Going through the Daily Heller archives, I found this post from 2020, the year of Trump’s first defeat. Next… Read More »The Daily Heller: Hope, a New Year’s Resolution Reprised
Book cover design has been top of mind in the recent news cycle. Rightly so. Covers play a significant role in persuading potential readers in a very noisy marketplace, with more than $21 billion in… Read More »13 of the Best Book Covers for December 2025
As the year draws to a close, it’s become clear to me — at least from where I sit as a designer — that 2025 wasn’t business as usual. I spent much of it doing… Read More »2025 Year in Review: Craft, Conflict, and Cultural Weight
Positype’s latest release, Aegis, is brash and energetic, demanding attention. However, the display typeface has a softer story to tell. Designed by Positype’s founder, Neil Summerour, the process of bringing Aegis to life paralleled a… Read More »Aegis is a Display Typeface Carved Out of Resilience