Stefan Sagmeister: Things I've learned in my life so far

The video explores the relationship between design and happiness, showcasing various projects that convey personal and societal messages. These projects, often client-commissioned, include media installations and public displays that challenge perceptions of money, happiness, and societal norms. The speaker shares personal reflections and insights drawn from their diary, emphasizing the transformative power of design. The video concludes with a project that uses sunlight to convey a message about action and complaint.

What is the main reason the speaker undertakes design projects?

• To gain media attention

• To fulfill client commissions

• To express personal creativity

• To experiment with new materials

What unexpected event led to a creative billboard project in Linz?

• A magazine misprint

• A client's request

• A design competition

• A public protest

What unique method was used in the New York show to display designers' messages?

• Using digital screens

• Painting on canvases

• Writing on steamed windows

• Projecting onto walls

What inspired the sentiments used in the speaker's design projects?

• Client feedback

• Personal diary entries

• Historical events

• Famous quotes

How did the billboard project convey its message over time?

• By displaying digital text

• By rotating images

• By fading in the sun

• By changing colors