You can have an art experience in front of a Rembrandt... or in front of a piece of graphic design.
You're authentic when you're honest.
You could say that bad typography brought us the Afghanistan war the Iraq war the housing crisis and a good number of other things.
Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.
Trying to always be the nice guy to appear good can be limiting. Avoiding confrontation has closed up a number of possibilities for me.
My diary entries allow me to keep track of all the things I would like to change about my life.
I have done enough bullshit lately I just have to make time for something better. Something good.
There are brands out there in the world that have an incredible influence on the culture. Numerous ones are badly done.
Everyone who is honest is interesting.
Yes design can make you happy.
I discovered that I never really used Helvetica but I like to look at it. I like the VW beetle too although I've never driven one.
Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.
Any excuse to get away from the computer screen is welcome.
Whenever I do overcome my inherent fear it turns out well.
To be a good designer you would need to have deep and far-reaching interests outside of the profession.
I didn't think that personal style had much value in graphic design.
I didnt think that personal style had much value in graphic design.
To touch somebody's heart with design.
I don't think there is a particular responsibility on designers that is not on other professions... I think there's a responsibility for all of us to engage on all levels.
Keeping a diary supports personal development.
Everybody thinks they are right
Ensure it feels like it's made by humans for humans.
Hobbies are for people that don't like what they're doing.
Having guts always works out for me.
I think it's ultimately inhuman to only see things for their functionality. We want things to be more than that. The desire for beauty is something that's in us and it's not trivial.
People who actually tell stories meaning people who write novels and make feature films don't see themselves as storytellers.
Some people said 'Oh you're going to become a fine artist now and do exhibits and stuff.' But I have no desire to do that. I really like design and I'm going to stay with it.
So whatever I find true for myself other people might also relate to.
To be stupid and selfish and to have good health are the three requirements for happiness. Though if stupidity is lacking the others are useless.
Peter Noever is a pain in the ass and a joy in the heart.
The question I wanted to answer was could I train my mind to be happy the same way one trains ones body?
The question I wanted to answer was could I train my mind to be happy the same way one trains one's body?
Work your ass off. Don't be an asshole.