Add things until it starts sucking, take things away until it stops getting better.

—Frank Chimero

The key to having revolutionary & unique ideas is to always be open & honest, amused & intrigued, dig deep & look far. Stay curious.

—Matt W. Moore

White space is to be regarded as an active element, not a passive background.

—Jan Tschichold

Be wary of minimalism as an aesthetic decision without cause.

—Frank Chimero

Quiet is always an option, even if everyone is yelling.

—Frank Chimero

Sometimes an idea is just so simple and perfect why try to be clever about it.

—Rich Brown

The only true, proven way you’ll improve as a designer is to design. Do it every day. Do it at work, do it at home, do it on paper, on your computer and in your head. Develop a routine, a habit, for practicing design.

—D. Keith Robinson

Having multiple ways to achieve something usually makes me nervous.

—Frank Chimero

Art is not an intention, good work is an intention, art happens when you’re lucky

—Paul Rand

The most successful designers master the art of staying in school

—Michael Bierut