"...There are, however, some designers and even clients who insist that the public deserve and will respond to much higher standards in graphics. They are convinced, as Charlie Chaplin was convinced, that the best way to entertain the public is to first entertain oneself."

Michael Bierut shares 5 secrets from 86 notebooks

Posted: October 27th, 2009 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: branding, design, identity, personal, the great ones, tips | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

It’s always so inspiring to listen to Michael Bierut. This time he talks about five things, ‘five secrets’ he’s learned while working, and he shares them while explaining five relevant projects.

If you’re lazy or just here for a quick reminder, here are the five:
• Listen first, then design
• Don’t avoid the obvious
• The problem contains the solution
• Indulge your obsessions
• Love is the answer

Use them wisely :)

(via designobserver)

“Browse less & draw more”

Posted: October 3rd, 2009 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: design, personal, thoughts, tips, type | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

This is probably the best piece of advice I could ever give to a fellow designer. And I’m very very sure Mr. Milton Glaser would agree, as you can read in this interview, with Chip Kidd.

I made an iPhone wallpaper out of it, to keep it in mind as much as possible—maybe, just maybe I’ll be able to actually take this advice myself. Feel free to use it. Let me know if you like it. Thanks :)

Browse less & draw more

Browse less & draw more

And yes, nothing beats Futura. Ever.
(small hint to IKEA :P)