Natasha Jen, partner at Pentagram New York, explains how she discovered graphic design and progressed from a student intern to a Pentagram partner. She talks about landing her internship with Paula Scher’s team, the impact of early confirmation as a young designer, and the key factors that help designers advance in top firms. Jen also discusses the skills she values in designers today, how she evaluates portfolios, the importance of project management and visibility, and how to approach high-profile rebrands like Reddit. She also talks about her interactions within the design community and reveals her favorite architect and graphic designer.

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Gail Anderson, award-winning designer, writer, and educator, shares how she went from a curious young designer to art director during Rolling Stone magazine’s golden era. She talks about designing a U.S. postage stamp that sold more than 50 million copies, her early influences, her years studying under Paula Scher, and the creative risks that shaped her career. Gail also explains how she builds portfolios that catch the eye of major publications, why typography became her lifelong fascination, and what she imagines for herself 20 years from now.

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