Stefan Sagmeister Quotes

Hobbies are for people that don't like what they're doing.

To be a good designer, you would need to have deep and far-reaching interests outside of the profession.

Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.

You can have an art experience in front of a Rembrandt... or in front of a piece of graphic design.

I think it's ultimately inhuman to only see things for their functionality. We want things to be more than that. The desire for beauty is something that's in us, and it's not trivial.

Ensure it feels like it's made by humans, for humans.

Yes, design can make you happy.

I have done enough bullshit lately, I just have to make time for something better. Something good.

I don't think there is a particular responsibility on designers that is not on other professions... I think there's a responsibility for all of us to engage on all levels.

I discovered that I never really used Helvetica but I like to look at it. I like the VW beetle, too, although I've never driven one.

Having guts always works out for me.

To touch somebody’s heart with design.

The question I wanted to answer was, could I train my mind to be happy the same way one trains ones body?

You're authentic when you're honest.

Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.

Whenever I do overcome my inherent fear, it turns out well.

I didnt think that personal style had much value in graphic design.

Trying to always be the nice guy, to appear good, can be limiting. Avoiding confrontation has closed up a number of possibilities for me.

So whatever I find true for myself, other people might also relate to.

Any excuse to get away from the computer screen is welcome.

Everyone who is honest is interesting.

My diary entries allow me to keep track of all the things I would like to change about my life.

Keeping a diary supports personal development.

Everybody thinks they are right

I didn't think that personal style had much value in graphic design.

To be stupid and selfish and to have good health are the three requirements for happiness. Though if stupidity is lacking, the others are useless.