Chain Letters

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Chain Letters: Zachary Lieberman

“Tools and jobs will always change but the fundamentals stay the same.”

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Chain Letters: Paul Pangaro

In my experience, an understanding of the processes of design and the means for expanding techniques and capabilities are a matter of practice and critique, tightly coupled.

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Chain Letters: Dori Tunstall

“Designing is not about a job. Design is one of many pathways for doing meaningful work in the world.”

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Chain Letters Recap

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Chain Letters: Gail Anderson

“As a designer, I am sensitive to the way people consume information, and very concerned about the survival of print.”

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Joan Wong on Design, Identity, and the Perfect Book Cover

“I’m not sure the experience between print and ebooks is really that different.”

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Chain Letters: Jennifer 8. Lee

“In my line of work, sometimes you have to wait for the future to catch up.”

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Chain Letters: Anna Gerber

“Readers and writers are open, adventurous, and eager to try new things. Even if those experiences are not always perfect.”

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Chain Letters: Paul Moore

“Streaming has shocked new life into the music industry and the vinyl we all hold dear to our hearts. Now the platform is finding a new generation of ardent fans. As designers, that’s where we can influence a movement.”

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Chain Letters: Emily Batson

“A key part of my job is collaboration. I enjoy the negotiation of finding a concept that truly works.”

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Chain Letters: Frank Ockenfels 3

“I am a true believer of creating in the moment.”

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Chain Letters: Lawrence Azerrad

It‘s June, and you know what that means—the unofficial kick-off of summer concert season. This month, we examine design and music, and why fans everywhere benefit when these creative industries work in concert.