Stefan Sagmeister is a New York-based graphic designer, storyteller, and typographer. Sagmeister co-founded a design firm called Sagmeister & Walsh Inc. with Jessica Walsh in New York City. He has designed album covers for Lou Reed, OK Go, The Rolling Stones, David Byrne, Jay Z, Aerosmith and Pat Metheny.
Inspirational and intriguing designer Stefan Sagmeister is recognized for his unorthodox, provocative designs that tweak the status quo and question the designer’s role in society.
“I follow the direction that seems juicy, and has the right balance of newness and familiarity.” If it’s too familiar I get bored.
Stefan Sagmeister and Jessica Walsh create self-initiated creative arts projects. At the moment,they have a large scale exhibition touring in museums in Europe called "Sagmeister & Walsh: Beauty". Their book on the topic of beauty is published by Phaidon.
