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> [Being in a foreign place, preferably for the first time, having seen many things and collected new impressions, and returning to an empty hotel room with an hour or so to blow. That mix often yields fine results.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/being-in-a-foreign-place-preferably-for-the-first-time-having-seen/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

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## More by Stefan Sagmeister

> [Keeping a diary supports personal development.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/keeping-a-diary-supports-personal-development/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [People who actually tell stories, meaning people who write novels and make feature films, don't see themselves as storytellers.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/people-who-actually-tell-stories-meaning-people-who-write-novels-and/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [Some people said, 'Oh you're going to become a fine artist now and do exhibits and stuff.' But I have no desire to do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/some-people-said-oh-you-re-going-to-become-a-fine-artist-now-and-do/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [My diary entries allow me to keep track of all the things I would like to change about my life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/my-diary-entries-allow-me-to-keep-track-of-all-the-things-i-would/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [I can see my work as a job. I do it for money. I likely already look forward to the weekend on Thursdays. And…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/i-can-see-my-work-as-a-job-i-do-it-for-money-i-likely-already-look/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [By far, the most determining factor of any brand is the product or the service the company produces. Branding companies have very rarely any…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/by-far-the-most-determining-factor-of-any-brand-is-the-product-or-the/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [There are brands out there in the world that have an incredible influence on the culture. Numerous ones are badly done.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/there-are-brands-out-there-in-the-world-that-have-an-incredible/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [Whenever I do overcome my inherent fear, it turns out well.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/whenever-i-do-overcome-my-inherent-fear-it-turns-out-well/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [I didn't think that personal style had much value in graphic design.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/i-didn-t-think-that-personal-style-had-much-value-in-graphic-design/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [I'm actually quite critical of the storytelling theme. I think all the storytellers are not storytellers.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/i-m-actually-quite-critical-of-the-storytelling-theme-i-think-all-the/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/complaining-is-silly-either-act-or-forget/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [If you want to communicate something, youd better make sure that your design piece is well-dressed and that its teeth are fixed. At the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/if-you-want-to-communicate-something-youd-better-make-sure-that-your/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [Peter Noever is a pain in the ass and a joy in the heart.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/peter-noever-is-a-pain-in-the-ass-and-a-joy-in-the-heart/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [You're authentic when you're honest.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/you-re-authentic-when-you-re-honest/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

> [You could say that bad typography brought us the Afghanistan war, the Iraq war, the housing crisis and a good number of other things.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stefan-sagmeister/you-could-say-that-bad-typography-brought-us-the-afghanistan-war-the/)

[Stefan Sagmeister](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stefan-sagmeister/)

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