"Dont confuse legibility with communication. Just because something is legible doesnt mean it communicates and, more importantly, doesnt mean it communicates the right thing."
"You'll see everything from gold teeth to hood ornaments. It's almost like Halloween during August."
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"Invite the reader to participate by deciphering. Chaos can attract and engage."
"Graphic design will save the world right after rock and roll does."
"You have to utilize who you are in your work. Nobody else can do that: nobody else can pull from your background, from your parents, your upbringing, your whole life experience."
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