Stefan Sagmeister on design and happiness
Submitted by Merlin on June 14, 2007 - 7:31am.
TED | Talks | Stefan Sagmeister: Yes, design can make you happy (video)
I really enjoyed this 15-minute TED presentation by Stefan Sagmeister (watch out: flashy page with grabby browser javascript) on how specific instances of design have made him happy.
The replacement subway signs he mentions (recreation below via Chris Glass) really are pretty terrific. (Anyone have more info or links on the artist and the guerilla campaign?)
Like, Chris, I also really like what Sagmeister has to share about the patterns in his own life that have made him more happy than not. It’s easy to see how striving to live these sixteen bullets could help a person enjoy a more creative, open world.
- Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.
- Thinking life will be better in the future is stupid. I have to live now.
- Being not truthful works against me.
- Helping other people helps me.
- Organizing a charity group is surprisingly easy.
- Everything I do always comes back to me.
- Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.
- Over time I get used to everything and start taking if for granted.
- Money does not make me happy.
- Traveling alone is helpful for a new perspective on life.
- Assuming is stifling.
- Keeping a diary supports my personal development.
- Trying to look good limits my life.
- Worrying solves nothing.
- Material luxuries are best enjoyed in small doses.
- Having guts always works out for me.
Like Chris said, “Good stuff.”
Link and recreated graphic via: Chris Glass: “Making Happy”
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Nice post, Merlin. LOVE the...
Nice post, Merlin. LOVE the subway sings and the rules on life. I have two little kids and my wife and I own our own businesses. Can make for a slightly overstressed life. Gonna print this and post it EVERYWHERE!!
Thanks.