Archive for October 28th, 2009

5 Tips from 86 Notebooks – Michael Bierut

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Michael Bierut is one of the partners at Pentagram (one of the most well known agencies in the design/advertising world). He spoke at the 99% conference and gave an insightful talk on how he has designed over the years. Not bad for a guy who says that he isn’t creative, but just loves solving problems.

“Remember who you’re doing it for, and why you’re doing it and you will not go wrong.” – Michael Bierut

The 5 Tips

  1. Listen first, then design
  2. Don’t Avoid the Obvious
  3. The Problem Contains the Solution
  4. Indulge your Obsession
  5. Love is the Answer

(via 99%)