Hobbies are for people that don’t like what they’re doing. — Stefan Sagmeister

The question I wanted to answer was, could I train my mind to be happy the same way one trains one’s body? — Stefan Sagmeister

Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on. — Stefan Sagmeister

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. — Stefan Sagmeister

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. — Stefan Sagmeister

So whatever I find true for myself, other people might also relate to. — Stefan Sagmeister

Work your ass off. Don’t be an asshole. — Stefan Sagmeister

Everyone who is honest is interesting. — Stefan Sagmeister

Yes, design can make you happy. — Stefan Sagmeister

To touch somebody’s heart with design. — Stefan Sagmeister

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. — Stefan Sagmeister

You could say that bad typography brought us the Afghanistan war, the Iraq war, the housing crisis and a good number of other things. — Stefan Sagmeister

I didn’t think that personal style had much value in graphic design. — Stefan Sagmeister

I’m actually quite critical of the storytelling theme. I think all the storytellers are not storytellers. — Stefan Sagmeister

You’re authentic when you’re honest. — Stefan Sagmeister

Complaining is silly. Either act or forget. — Stefan Sagmeister

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. — Stefan Sagmeister

Having guts always works out for me. — Stefan Sagmeister

Peter Noever is a pain in the ass and a joy in the heart. — Stefan Sagmeister

People who actually tell stories, meaning people who write novels and make feature films, don’t see themselves as storytellers. — Stefan Sagmeister

You can have an art experience in front of a Rembrandt… or in front of a piece of graphic design. — Stefan Sagmeister

To be a good designer, you would need to have deep and far–reaching interests outside of the profession. — Stefan Sagmeister

Any excuse to get away from the computer screen is welcome. — Stefan Sagmeister

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. — Stefan Sagmeister

Whenever I do overcome my inherent fear, it turns out well. — Stefan Sagmeister

There are brands out there in the world that have an incredible influence on the culture. Numerous ones are badly done. — Stefan Sagmeister

I had discovered that I’m much less special than I thought I am. So whatever I find true for myself, other people might also relate to. — Stefan Sagmeister

My diary entries allow me to keep track of all the things I would like to change about my life. — Stefan Sagmeister