How symbols and brands shape our humanity: "Branding is the profound manifestation of the human spirit," says designer and podcaster Debbie Millman. In a historical odyssey that she illustrated herself, Millman traces the evolution of branding, from cave paintings to flags to beer labels and beyond. She explores the power of symbols to unite people, beginning with prehistoric communities who used them to represent beliefs and identify affiliations to modern companies that adopt logos and trademarks to market their products -- and explains how branding reflects the state of humanity.
+ TED Talk
The function and fashion of eyeglasses: Glasses were originally created to overcome physical obstacles, but design evangelist Debbie Millman shares how they turned into a fashion statement.
+ TED Talk
Anything worthwhile takes time: Overnight success is rare, and often comes at the expense of valuable learnings. From early-career false starts to her sleeper hit podcast Design Matters, Debbie Millman isn’t afraid to be frank about the incredible patience that good work requires.
+ 99 U
Debbie Millman interviews Seth Godin: In his third Design Matters interview, writer Seth Godin riffs on his 20th book—“The Practice”—a milestone text exploring creativity and the sheer power of doing the work and putting it out into the world.
+ Design Matters
Does creativity come from insecurity? w/ Debbie Millman: What is the arc of a creative life? How do you design who you are and who you become? What journey do you take? What motivates creative people? Where does creativity come from? Can we design the arc of our own lives?
+ The Futur
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