Why Design Matters

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Debbie Millman is a designer, curator, artist, and writer. She was the art director of Print magazine, and a partner and president of the Design Division at Sterling Brands, where she worked on a number of high-profile campaigns for such clients as Pepsi and Nestlé. Since 2005, she’s been hosting and interviewing creative people for her Design Matters podcast.

Having explored the profound influence of design, we now turn to the motivations behind today’s most innovative creative minds. Figures like Milton Glaser, Paula Scher, Alison Bechdel, Seth Godin, and Albert Watson illustrate that the path to creativity is rarely linear, often shaped by challenges, persistence, and serendipity. Seth Godin’s journey, marked by early struggles and rejection, highlights the importance of resilience and embracing fear, while Albert Watson’s decades-long dedication underscores the role of time in mastering one’s craft. The “Truth Tellers,” including Edel Rodriguez and Chris Ware, emphasize creativity as a tool for social purpose, with Rodriguez’s evocative illustrations and Ware’s empathy-driven storytelling reflecting their commitment to understanding and addressing societal issues. Legends like Glaser and Heller further advocate for design as a means of ethical communication, urging designers to use their influence responsibly. Meanwhile, the “Trendsetters,” such as Brandon Stanton and Michael R. Jackson, showcase the courage to innovate, whether by capturing human stories or crafting transformative narratives. Finally, the “Culture Makers,” like Nico Muhly and Michael Bierut, reveal how structure and constraints can fuel creativity, with each contributor demonstrating a unique approach to blending artistry with purpose.

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