Stefan Sagmeister is a world-renowned graphic designer, co-founder of Sagmeister & Walsh, known for his unconventional approaches to design, typography, and visual art.
📌 Key facts about Sagmeister:
- Born in 1962 in Austria, he studied at the Vienna University of Applied Arts.
- He worked in Hong Kong and then moved to New York, where he founded his studio, Sagmeister Inc., in 1993.
- In 2012, his studio became Sagmeister & Walsh when designer Jessica Walsh joined him.
- Known for his projects for The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, Talking Heads, Levi's, AIGA and others.
- Author of the book "Things I Have Learned in My Life So Far" (2008), where he shared personal and professional insights about design and life.
His approach to design:
- Combines graphic design with art, provocation and experimentation.
- Actively uses typography, creating three-dimensional, interactive, and unusual forms from it.
- Believes that design can change people's worldview and influence their lives.
- Passionate about topics of happiness, creativity, and social change through design.
📖 In the book "Now is Better", he addresses the theme of progress, analyzing how design and art help us see the world in a positive light.
