“It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” —Winston S. Churchill, 1947 “A democratic government is the… Read More »The Daily Heller: A New Brand for an Old Way of Life
In the face of ongoing social and political challenges, artists and designers are leveraging their talents to drive meaningful change. Through Merch Aid’s capsule drops—their latest initiative supporting trans rights launches today—creative minds are uniting… Read More »Artivism for Social Justice: Merch Aid Drives Change with Their Latest Capsule
“What typeface represents you?” In April 2009, PRINT selected 20 visual artists under 30 for their annual New Visual Artists edition. It was a banner year featuring Timothy Goodman, Randy Hunt, Nicole Jacek, and Jessica… Read More »A Valentine For Jessica Hische
Upon reading a recent essay by my AIGA/NY colleague, Deroy Peraza, I was struck by the resonance of his observations with the challenges we face in the design industry. He dissects the dilemma organizations encounter… Read More »Look Beyond the Screen: The Pixels Aren’t the Problem
This industry op-ed is by Owen Sanderson, Director of Research & Design Strategy at IA Collaborative. Too often, designers get stuck in a loop. Even the best design teams can get bogged down in the… Read More »Want to Design a Great Product? Go on a Field Trip
Sander Dufour, Brooklynite musician and writer, collects marijuana packages off the street. He has over 200 and he is not alone in his pursuit. He also admits “mediating the sales of particularly distinguished weed bags… Read More »The Daily Heller: Where The Grass is Always Greener