Category Archives: 79 Short Essays on Design

I love this article and plan to go back and read the whole thing at some point. I love the way the author breaks things down. It’s refreshing to see a graphic designer who by most would be considered an … Continue reading →

Ha. I like the sassy overtone of the author, Michael Bierut. More than that, I like that the second section of this piece is entitled: “How to Win Graphic Design Competitions”. “Exception: if something is sufficiently cool-looking, it may not … Continue reading →

I mean, who wouldn’t want to be famous? When I think of famous people, I more often think of celebrities than graphic designers. In reality, we are confronted with graphic design every day of our lives. All the posters, advertisements … Continue reading →

Michael Beirut Oh dear, I’m not…competitive. Well, let me rephrase. I don’t LOVE being competitive with others but I do like to push myself. That seems to be the opposite substance of almost all of the graphic designers I’ve learned … Continue reading →

Information Design is something that fascinates me. How do you make complicated information understandable for the masses? This was exactly the problem that the NYC Subway system faced after many transit systems were consolidated into a single integrated network. The result … Continue reading →

Good news. According to Michal Bierut’s essay: It takes a long time and a lot of people to produce even a modest piece of graphic design. I was so glad to hear that. Other gems: When in doubt make it … Continue reading →

#4 How to Become Famous – Who wouldn’t want to be famous?  I don’t know if I’ll ever be famous as a graphic designer, but I think a lot of the advice given pertains to becoming famous in interactive media … Continue reading →

The essays that I chose to read by Michael Bierut were: I Am a Plagiarist, I Hate ITC Garamond, Information Design and the Placebo Effect, How to Become Famous and Vladimir Nabokov: Father of Hypertext, but I am only discussing … Continue reading →

  Reading three of graphic designer Michael Bierut 79 Short Essays on Design, I have gained a lot of tips on the world of graphic design. The three essays I choose to read where, Information Design and the Placebo Effect, … Continue reading →

Being famous is great. You potentially make more money. You get name recognition. It is easier for you to get a job. Everyone sees and (hopefully) appreciates your work. But being famous also can incur a high cost. Everyone expects you … Continue reading →