Today, upon the publication of Debbie Millman’s “Why Design Matters,” Steven Heller shares an exclusive essay he penned for the book.

Starbucks created something people didn't know they needed, but suddenly couldn't get enough of, by crafting a community-centered "third place," which dictated every decision about the Starbucks brand and experience. Branding legend Stanley Hainsworth shares how he inspires people to say "I want to try that"--whatever "that" may be.

Debbie Millman is a creative, design and storytelling force of nature. Millman was drawn into the world of news and print in her early twenties, cultivating an appetite for artful communication, storytelling and news. By her early thirties, though, life had dealt a series of challenges. In quick succession, she found herself divorced, jobless and even struggling to put a roof ...

Debbie has interviewed over 200 people for her podcast, Design Matters, and the opportunity to ask her the questions was exciting, albeit slightly intimidating. With 30 years of professional experience and a multitude of personal projects under her belt, Debbie is a force in the world of design, but there's more to her story than her current successes. In fact, Debbie was generous in sharing about the years of rejection and despair that she experienced before finding her niche. Her stories…

2013 Regional Design Annual of Print, designed by Debbie Millman // #handlettering

The design legend’s new anthology features interviews curated from over 15 years of conversation on her groundbreaking podcast, Design Matters.

“Imagine immensities, don’t compromise, and don’t waste time.”

Debbie Millman’s visual essays have long offered a powerful look at the life of an artist and the art of a life. Here, we present “Better.”

“No amount of money, no amount of security is ever going to give you the sense that this is the right time.” – Debbie Millman This is round two for Debbie Millman, whose first interview on this show quickly became one of the most downloaded episodes of all time (listen to it here). Graphic Design … Continue reading "The Secrets, Tactics, and Creative Processes of High Performers and Achievers — Debbie Millman (#230)"