Stefan Sagmeister: the power of time off

1. Why does Stefan Sagmeister take a sabbatical every seven years?

• To travel and relax

• To reset his creativity and gain fresh inspiration

• To spend time with his family

• To start a new business

How long does Sagmeister close his design studio during his sabbatical?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

• Indefinitely

What is the traditional life structure that Sagmeister rethinks?

• 20 years of work → 20 years of rest → 20 years of work

• 30 years of study → 30 years of work → 30 years of retirement

• 25 years of learning → 40 years of working → 15 years of retirement

• 10 years of education → 50 years of work → 10 years of travel

Where did Sagmeister spend his sabbatical that he talks about in the video?

• Japan

• Bali

• Switzerland

• Brazil

What type of projects did Sagmeister work on during his sabbatical? (Select all that apply)

• Typography based on mosquito repellent

• A new book about design trends

• Custom-designed furniture

• T-shirts featuring aggressive dogs

What concept from psychologist Jonathan Haidt does Sagmeister reference?

• The three types of work: Job, Career, Calling

• The four stages of happiness

• The hierarchy of needs

• The psychology of time management

Which famous chef does Sagmeister mention as an example of taking creative breaks?

• Gordon Ramsay

• Ferran Adrià

• Jamie Oliver

• René Redzepi

How does 3M encourage innovation among its employees?

• Offering bonuses for new ideas

• Letting employees take a month off every year

• Allowing them to spend 15% of their time on independent projects

• Giving them access to personal creative workshops

What was the main lesson Sagmeister wanted to share?

• Sabbaticals improve both personal and professional life

• Work is more important than personal time

• Only wealthy people can afford sabbaticals

• Taking time off is risky for businesses

What is the name of the coffee table project he created with compasses and magnetic cups?

• "Be Creative Always"

• "Art in Motion"

• "Be Here Now"

• "Magnetic Forces"