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

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.

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.

Freedom is taking control of the rudder of your life.

I wear my Viking helmet because the horns define how sharp my brains are. If you try to rub me the wrong way, I will stick you with both of my horns.

Savor your existence. Live every moment. Do not waste a breath.

...the kind of love that picks you up in Akron and sets you down in Rio...

There's a little Spinal Tap in all of us.

I have too many control issues, so it just is not good for me to go and watch a film, too soon after I make it.

If we don't embrace a low carbon economy this decade, it won't just harm the planet, but also the U.S. economy.

I usually try to write through pain and end up digging myself into a deeper hole.

Worry is today's mouse eating tomorrow's cheese.

Life has taught me to forgive much, but to seek forgiveness still more.