Why Be A Designer?

Having just finished writing a design memoir (Two-Dimensional Man: A Graphic Memoir, published by Abrams Press, September 2017) Paul is ready to share some of what he has learned during his first 52 years on planet earth (30 as a graphic designer). Paul will use examples of his own work for wildly imaginative clients: directors, writers, musicians, and artists (as well as a series of seemingly unrelated life experiences) to arrive at an (un)expected conclusion—that ultimately, the designer’s life is one of survival. A process of questioning, inventing, failing, dreaming, and ultimately making.

Expand is a five-part series in collaboration with our awesome partner Vitamin T who offers free online training for designers. The Expand Series was created to expand your experiences, network and knowledge.