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Jessica Helfand
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Creative Director and Co-Founder, Design Observer
Providence
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Technology , Politics , Cars , Sports , Entertainment
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By L’Oreal Thompson Payton, Delaney Rebernik Verified, Ellen McGirt Verified, Jessica Helfand| Design Observer Verified When the author and advocate learned to live with — and do — less, she found so much more. Christine Platt never had any intention to start a minimalist movement, but when her first book, The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less, was published in 2021 — amid the global COVID-19 pandemic — that’s exactly what happened. “I tried to mimic mainstream minimalism, but it was boring. It was awful.
By Ellen McGirt Verified, Delaney Rebernik Verified, Jessica Helfand, Lee Moreau| Design Observer Verified Soft rains come in spite of us. For the past week or so, a phrase has been knocking around in my mind that I cannot shake, so I share it with you now: There will come soft rains. “There Will Come Soft Rains”is the name of a beautiful short story by the science fiction writer Ray Bradbury, which he published in 1950 in response to World War II.
By L’Oreal Thompson Payton, Delaney Rebernik Verified, Ellen McGirt Verified, Jessica Helfand| Design Observer Verified When the author and advocate learned to live with — and do — less, she found so much more. Christine Platt never had any intention to start a minimalist movement, but when her first book, The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less, was published in 2021 — amid the global COVID-19 pandemic — that’s exactly what happened. “I tried to mimic mainstream minimalism, but it was boring. It was awful.
Company Info
Design Observer
Design Observer is a digital platform and media company dedicated to design discourse, founded in October 2003 by Rick Poynor, Michael Bierut, Jessica Helfand, and William Drenttel. Based in Hamden, Connecticut, the company generates approximately $7 million in revenue and employs around 15 staff members. The platform serves as a hub for critical analysis and dialogue on topics such as graphic design, urbanism, and cultural criticism. It publishes a variety of content, including articles, essays, and podcasts, notably featuring *Design Matters with Debbie Millman*. Design Observer also collaborates academically through *Places Journal*, focusing on architecture and urban design. In 2023, it launched the Design Observer Cooperative, a subscriber-supported model that fosters community engagement and curated discussions. With a legacy rooted in authoritative content and a commitment to multimedia integration, Design Observer connects designers, educators, and cultural institutions, promoting a global perspective while encouraging localized conversations about design's impact on society.
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
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Founded: 2003