Hear and see why Stefan Sagmeister thinks it’s a good idea to close his studio every 7 years for 12 months and spend it trying out various little design experiments, for which there is never enough time while running a regular practice.

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World-renowned graphic artist Stefan Sagmeister is respected for his maverick approach and gritty, handmade style. Once called “the Johnny Depp of the design world,” he blends sexuality, tenacity, and wit to create work that pushes boundaries and never fails to intrigue. Although today he’s best known as an innovative interactive artist, his early career predates modern desktop publishing tools.