Any excuse to get away from the computer screen is welcome. Stefan Sagmeister computerexcusescreen Change image and share on social
People who actually tell stories, meaning people who write novels and make feature films, don't see themselves as storytellers. Stefan Sagmeister featurefilmmake Change image and share on social
It's much more difficult to make an unbound book than a bound book, because the factories aren't set up to make an unbound book. Stefan Sagmeister bindbookdifficult Change image and share on social
I didn't think that personal style had much value in graphic design. Stefan Sagmeister designgraphicpersonal Change image and share on social
The question I wanted to answer was, could I train my mind to be happy the same way one trains one's body? Stefan Sagmeister answerbodyhappy Change image and share on social
U.K. psychologist Daniel Nettle thinks of happiness as a carrot on a stick, designed by evolution to show the right way, and also designed so that we will never permanently reach it. We likely would just sit around and eat sweet and fatty foods all day, and that is simply not in the interest of evolution. Stefan Sagmeister carrotdanielday share on social
I can see my work as a job. I do it for money. I likely already look forward to the weekend on Thursdays. And I probably will need a hobby as a leveling mechanism. In a career, I'm definitely more engaged. But at the same time, there will be periods when I think, 'Is all that really hard work really worth my while?' Stefan Sagmeister careerengageforward share on social
By far, the most determining factor of any brand is the product or the service the company produces. Branding companies have very rarely any significant influence on that, but it is, of course, in their interest to amplify their importance. Stefan Sagmeister amplifybrandcompany share on social
I had discovered that I'm much less special than I thought I am. So whatever I find true for myself, other people might also relate to. Stefan Sagmeister discoverfindpeople Change image and share on social
There are brands out there in the world that have an incredible influence on the culture. Numerous ones are badly done. Stefan Sagmeister badlybrandculture Change image and share on social