Insights

"Beauty is imperfection."

Neil Mota comments on his visual imagination, the gift of seeing the world through a child’s eyes, and how everything eventually falls into place.

01.24.12

Living in A Film Set James Razzall comments on Sefan Sagmeister’s sabatticals, working hard but keeping a busy social life, and remembering that every ... more

01.17.12

A Scribble on A Scrap of Paper Christopher Nielsen comments on thinking with a pencil in his hand, waiting for a second call from Rolling Stone ... more

01.10.12

Creation or Collection Joe Baratelli comments on the film directors he’d like to collaborate with, the amount of time he spends consumed by fine art, ... more

01.03.12

Taking Smart Chances Matt Schwartz comments on his unusual-for-a-creative choice of a second profession, buying frozen sliced ribeye from QVC, and why a ... more

12.27.11

From Predictable and Hackneyed to Utterly Inspired Timothy Archibald comments on the project that had him peering into people’s personal lives, the ... more

12.20.11

Little Nuggets of Inspiration Matt Roeser discusses his obsession with the TV show Lost, why he thinks aliens are responsible for the ... more

12.13.11

Senseless Lines and Strokes in Sketchbooks Davor Bakara comments on never forcing creativity, the importance of eliminating self-doubt and the ... more

12.06.11

Especially Long Swedish Summer Holidays Jesper Ericstam comments on rewriting his personal history, his favorite Christmas present every year and the ... more

11.29.11

Surrounded by Brilliant Minds Brett Bagenstose discusses the imagination and lunacy of developers, the soul he bid on on eBay and why he thinks he ... more

11.22.11

Swept to Within A Few Feet of An Enormous Cliff Matthew Turley comments on the non-sanctity of images, the self-awareness engendered by travel and why ... more

11.15.11

Thinking in Three Dimensions Greg Chinn discusses his crazy work environment, his wife’s relationship to Lester Beall, and why he’s sure that being a ... more

11.08.11

Talking a Good Game Chris Koehler talks about an illustration he did of a samurai cutting up a giant sandwich and not beginning a drawing until an idea ... more

11.01.11

Between Creativity and Luck Jim Haven comments on Banksy, the perfect presentation required of fly fishermen, and how he feels about coffee.

10.25.11

Looming, Unfinished Problems Josh Fehr discusses how design can take technology beyond its original intention, having a life outside of work, and the ... more

10.18.11

Get Dirty, Enjoy Life and Give It Everything You Have Cameron Davidson comments on the importance of mentors, his eclectic taste in music and needing a ... more