Graphic Design

The Noun Project: From Sketchbook To Startup

How do you turn a casual idea into a global library of icons? The Noun Project founders discuss their journey from childhood obsession to burgeoning business.

Op-Ed: In The Particular Lies The Universal

When we truly connect with our inner voice, when we abandon all fear and shout at the top of our lungs, that's when we create the work that really resonates.

Coralie Bickford-Smith: The Power of a Limited Palette

Penguin’s Coralie Bickford-Smith knows how to make a classic feel new again. We chat about color, passion & continued learning in her design practice

The McSweeney’s Mantra: Haven’t Tried It Yet? Do It Anyway.

We look at the art of on-the-job training via McSweeney's scrappy approach to making crazy-inventive books and publishing a 320-page newspaper.

Alex Haigh: We Are Our Own Worst Clients

Designer and HypeForType founder Alex Haigh describes the Sisyphean task of executing on "the side project" and being your own (annoying) client.

Jared Nickerson: Everyday Life

As the most appreciated member on the Behance Network, Jared Nickerson is no stranger to feedback. Here, he discusses why clients aren't always right.

Stefan Sagmeister: Life So Far

We sit down with design legend Stefan Sagmeister to discuss staying small, taking a human approach, and life lessons.

Clusta: Pushing Forward

Motion graphics and animation studio Clusta, based in Birmingham, England, discusses when to rise to the moment and when to put your foot down.

Tavis Coburn: Defying Convention

We sit down with artist Tavis Coburn to get the skinny on collaboration, overcoming frustration, and the power of determination.

Alex Trochut: Family Ties

Multi-talented designer Alex Trochut, descended from the developer of Super-Veloz, elaborates on fear as fuel and clients as education.