I have just finished reading of the architect Oscar Niemeyer’s extraordinary vision, and getting to know him and Brasilia… and, several other books I piled into the night.

‘Human beings do not have solutions; we have solidarity and friendship.’ Our work should in any design and life reflect strength, elegance, and grace. Perhaps all designers should read Jean Paul Sartre’s Nausea. I have re-read it tonight—well, its not night actually anymore… it’s early, I think 6:30ish…

I’ve been reading about the modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer, perhaps the last of the Modernists of the Le Corbusier era. He is very old, …more

We had a great turnout and officially about 125 top creatives attending the review. On top of that, many of the alumni turned out to see and/ or hire. The students were amazed at what the creative community around the globe thought about them. One principal, from the hot firm Slingshot in Texas, said, “Hank, these are the best books in the United States.” He could not believe the quality of all our work showcased, across the board.

No doubt, airline tickets will be issued from companies all over the country to our students… This comment was repeated over and over all …more