I had given a presentation on design and happiness for quite a long while at design conferences. I had found thinking about the topic helpful for my own practice, as it forced me to consider the fundamentals, and the feedback from the audience was always enthusiastic.
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I didn't think that personal style had much value in graphic design.
Any excuse to get away from the computer screen is welcome.
I'm actually quite critical of the storytelling theme. I think all the storytellers are not storytellers.
It's much more difficult to make an unbound book than a bound book, because the factories aren't set up to make an unbound book.
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.
In running, I know that I can train as much as I want and I'm never going to break the world record for the five miles. It's partly genetics; I'm just not built for it. But if I worked really hard, I might be able to cut my time by half. Could I do the same thing with my mind and my well-being?