The savvy owner of L.A.’s favorite art printer, Paper Chase Press, is proof that print has a place in the 21st century — and is thriving against all odds.
Brooklyn-based illustrator Ilya Milstein shares his path of professional self-discovery, the hard-won advice he gives to aspiring artists, and how to bring stability to the otherwise uncertain life of a freelancer.
Stress can have a major negative effect on a fertility experience. With that in mind, Smart’s Director of Design wondered, why is the fertility process such a lonely mess—especially for a single parent?
Mediation, a form of dispute intervention that focuses on reaching understanding, offers plenty of tactics to help turn fraught deskside conversations into productive ones.
Sandra Canselier of Coclico explains why she had to escape the family business (and her small, rural French town) in order to bring her true self to the craft. She breaks down why welcoming activism in the workplace can ensure an ethical and sustainable business.
Two graphic designers with a love for letterpress have breathed new life into a 250-year-old business, now a living museum, small-run press, and an unofficial clubhouse for print and typeface wonks.
Berlin-based Maurice Joosten takes us through his scent branding process, with roots in a centuries-old Japanese tradition and very modern take on another dimension of logo work.
The designer with one foot in America and one in Europe discusses what it takes to be a Pentagram partner, the poor design of US passports, and why we must pay more attention to graphic design.
Artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon on how she transitioned from a job in nonprofit education to a high-profile freelance art career working for brands such as Airbnb, Facebook, and the Museum of Modern Art.
