As his contribution to the 1939 New York World’s Fair time capsule, Albert Einstein considered what it would take to ensure peace, equality and dignity in 2039. He wrote a poignant message to posterity—part lamentation,… Read More »The Daily Heller: Start 2025 Off With a Few Words From Albert Einstein
Okay, so I know I said, “That is all for this year” last week – and I meant it, I really did – but I’ve got some end-of-year list stuff that will seem like ancient… Read More »Meanwhile No. 225
Debbie Millman has an ongoing project at PRINT titled “What Matters.” This is an effort to understand the interior life of artists, designers, and creative thinkers. This facet of the project is a request of… Read More »What Matters to Kirsty Vance
On this, the 366th day of 2024, I commemorate the rare simultaneity of Christmas and Hanukkah with the $6 million sale of Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian (aka banana with duct tape) … and simultaneously celebrate the… Read More »The Daily Heller: Bananas Are My Favorite Because They Have Appeal
This year was a wild ride. We’re on the precipice of something we can’t yet articulate. There’s fast-moving AI (we’ve embraced it, but its impact on our society remains a big fat question mark). There’s… Read More »PRINT Year in Review: 2024 in Type
The branding industry in 2024? What a ride. As we scrolled through the year’s biggest stories, a clear narrative emerged—one of reinvention and connection. Heritage brands boldly embraced new visual identities, balancing legacy with relevance,… Read More »PRINT Year in Review: Heritage Brands, a Global Stage, & Community Ties