I look at graphic design as communication, meaning that the work has to have a vibe to connect to the viewer or perceiver. I make a black and white drawing and then add color digitally, bringing in a contemporary pattern to the composition to create a vibrance. John Van Hamersveld addblackbring share on social
When I graduated from Parsons School of Design, the dean at that time said I would never be a designer. Obviously I didn't listen. Narciso Rodriguez deandesigndesigner Change image and share on social
The main tenet of design thinking is empathy for the people you're trying to design for. Leadership is exactly the same thing - building empathy for the people that you're entrusted to help. David M. Kelley builddesignempathy Change image and share on social
A camel is a horse designed by committee. Alec Issigonis camelcommitteedesign Change image and share on social
I design a lot of things that I wear onstage, but I'm always looking for unique stuff. I like creative things, so anything I can find at a secondhand costume shop to a Helmut Lang store, it doesn't matter - just unique stuff. Amy Lee costumecreativedesign share on social
Design is very, very critical for the success of the car. We want to find the distinctive features for Chinese cars on the world stage. Li Shufu carchinesecritical Change image and share on social
I did not direct my life. I didn't design it. I never made decisions. Things always came up and made them for me. That's what life is. B. F. Skinner decisiondesigndirect Change image and share on social
It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color - not color used descriptively, that is, but as a means of personal expression. Henri Matisse artistcolordescriptively Change image and share on social
I do very little industrial design. I'm asked a lot, but I certainly don't see myself as an industrial designer. David Chipperfield askdesigndesigner Change image and share on social
Some people said, 'Oh you're going to become a fine artist now and do exhibits and stuff.' But I have no desire to do that. I really like design and I'm going to stay with it. Stefan Sagmeister artistdesigndesire Change image and share on social
