Author Archives: thinkstudio

Design Museum Article

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Pick up a copy of ArtDesk, the new contemporary art magazine, to read my article on “nomadic” Design Museum Boston (also branching out to San Francisco and Portland). They are “redefining what it means to be a museum in the 21st century. We’re online, out in the street, in public spaces, everywhere.” It was fun to write about this exciting group.

Innovation Lessons

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Entrepreneurs, designers and thinkers can always use some inspiration to create innovative ideas. As a graphic designer, I often look to the pioneers of my field for ideas on creative problem-solving. Each of these figures offers important lessons not just in design, but also in innovation that can apply to anyone working on new methods, products or experiences. See my article at Success Magazine for lessons in innovation from Saul Bass, Milton Glaser, John Maeda and more.

Best of 2014

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Fast Company’s Co.Design gave me 2 great honors. They named Graphic Icons one of The Best Design Books of 2014 (which also includes greats like Paul Rand and Abbott Miller), writing “In this crucial book for any design lover, Clifford takes readers on a history tour illustrated with the work of the world’s most famous graphic designers.” They also include my work among The Most Important Design Lessons of 2014 and write “John Clifford takes a spin through history to show how yesterday’s design pioneers have influenced, and continue to inspire, today’s designers.” It’s a thrill. Thank you, Fast Company!