David Carson Quote

Finally, what advice would you have for other graphic designers...?

Carson: Do what you love, trust your gut, your instincts, and intuition. And remember the definition of a good job: If you could afford to, if money wasn’t an issue, would you do the same work? If you would, you’ve got a great job! If you wouldn’t, what’s the point? You’re going to be dead a long time. So find that thing, whatever it is, that you love doing, and enjoy going to work for, and not watch the clock or wait for weekends and holidays.

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Ugly MySpace by ZeFrank

This memorable episode/essay by Ze about "ugly design" came up in conversation with a friend.

Wake UP circa 1993

I found myself telling a friend about the moment I first saw this cover in Tower Records on Mass Ave in Boston. It looks classic, even staid in a way today. But Frank Black as a human degenerated font...