Sagmeister is coming to the U of I this monday...

Sagmeister's Things I Have Learned In My Life So Far

Stefan Sagmeister has just released a new book, Things I Have Learned In My Life So Far. I "appropriated" a quote from Amazon about the book:

"This book began as a list designer Stefan Sagmeister made in his diary under the title Things I have learned in my life so far, which includes statements such as "Worrying solves nothing" and "Trying to look good limits my life." The list reveals something that is profoundly true: Although human beings have been pursuing happiness for countless generations, it is not so easily achieved. And we need constant reminders to keep us on the right path.

"With the support of his clients, Sagmeister transformed these sentences into typographic works, from billboards in France to sign-toting inflatable monkeys on the streets of Scotland. Accompanied by essays from design historian Steven Heller, Guggenheim chief curator Nancy Spector, and UK psychologist Daniel Nettle, as well as Sagmeister's own words, the series is revealed as a complex blend of personal revelation, art, and design--an eclectic mix of visual audacity and sound advice.

"This book consists of 15 unbound signatures in a laser-cut slipcase. Shuffling the sequence of the signatures will produce 15 different covers."

It sounds like an really cool idea for a book and, let's face it, it's Sagmeister so it's gonna kick some serious arse. Mine should be on it's way in a few days.

Paul Carew and a Cat

This is a speaker you do not want to miss. Paul Carew is coming to BSU this Friday, 6:30 pm in the Brink Room at the SUB. Check out his website and then show him some love this Friday by attending. Seriously, we're all pretty excited that he's coming.

J-Woo Represent

If you aren't aware of the design podcast Be A Design Group's BAD cast then you haven't been to any recent student senior shows, or talked to Jennifer Wood or Stephanie Bacon (and you are just lame). The two hosts of the cast came to Boise and during their time here recorded a cast with our very own prof's Stephanie and Jennifer, or as you should call her from now on "J-Woo." So if you don't subscribe, you should. If you just want a the download that's ok too, but definitely check it out.