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-...
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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-...
Marian Bantjes, celebrated for her ornate and deeply personal design style, calls herself a graphic artist. In this episode of Twos Talks, she reflects on her path from independent designer to global influence, sharing candid insights on creativity, freelancing, and designing from the heart. She also talks about her early experiments with AI, why she grew skeptical of it, and why she found the earlier, imperfect versions of AI more creatively inspiring than the advanced systems that came late...
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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-...
