Sagmeister on the cover of his book
This is an ongoing manifesto being written by Stefan Sagmeister.
Sagmeister an Austrian graphic designer who lives and works in New York
Here is Sagmeister's manifesto, so far...
1. Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.
2. Thinking life will be better in the future is stupid, I have to live now.
3. Being not truthful works against me.
4. Helping other people helps me.
5. Organizing a charity group is surprisingly easy.
6. Everything I do always comes back to me.
7. Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.
8. Over time I get used to everything and start taking it for granted.
9. Money does not make me happy.
10. Traveling alone is helpful for a new perspective on life.
11. Assuming is stifling.
12. Keeping a diary supports my personal development.
13. Trying to look good limits my life.
14. Worrying solves nothing.
15. Material luxuries are best enjoyed in small doses.
16. Having guts always works out for me.
17. Everybody thinks they are right.
18. Everybody who is honest is interesting.
19. Low Expectations are a good strategy.
Sagmeister has published a book translating these maxims into images.
Have a look at his website
and the book
Sagmeister has inspired students all over to re-visualise his maxims and write and create their own.
Do have a peek at the student work