For the Love of Design

Steven Heller is a prolific author and co-chair of the MFA Design School of Visual Arts. He has written For the Love of Design, an anthology of essays that explore the essence of what makes designers do what they do. The anthology focuses on graphic design and typography, but these disciplines impact many other forms of design. Heller's essays, interviews, and profiles showcase the ambitions and aspirations of designers, who are driven by a love for thinking, making, and doing design. The book demonstrates that graphic and other design activities are not just ways of making a living, but living a life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Prolific author and co-chair of the MFA Design School of Visual Arts Steven Heller passionately shares his love of design with the world through a series of essays, interviews, and profiles. In his anthology titled "For the Love of Design," Heller explores the essence that drives designers to create, whether it's to improve the environment, convey important messages, or simply add a touch of enchantment to everyday life.

The focus of the anthology is graphic design and typography, but these disciplines have a profound impact on many other areas of design. Through his essays, interviews, and profiles, Heller captures the essence of what makes artists transition into designers and what makes design and its makers tick. From the design director of the New York Times discussing how he created the most effective front pages during the pandemic to a collage artist sharing the art of creating dynamic compositions by cutting and pasting scraps of material, each story and narrative unveils the ambitions and aspirations that are rooted in a deep love for the thinking, making, and doing of design.

"For the Love of Design" serves as a testament to the fact that graphic and other design activities are not merely means of earning a living but rather a way of living a life. It showcases that design is a vibrant and dynamic force that can inspire, transform, and enrich our lives. Whether you're a designer, an art enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and creativity that surrounds us, this anthology offers a glimpse into the world of design and the passionate individuals who dedicate their lives to it. So, take a journey through the pages of "For the Love of Design" and discover the power of design to bring joy, meaning, and beauty to our world.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 151 x 226 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781621538097