Wim Crouwel


An interview with Wim Crouwel / London Design Festival

After the talk, Katie Treggiden spoke to Wim Crouwel:

What’s the most important thing to know about you?
I am a workaholic.

How do you feel looking back on the body of work pulled together for the Design Museum exhibition?
It felt as if I was in a heavenly hot bath.

What are you most proud of?
That young designers still like my work.

What’s the biggest lesson that you’ve learnt over the course of your career? What advice would you give to an aspiring designer?
Be curious and try to pave your own recognisable path.

What makes a great designer?
Hard labour.

What’s your favourite colour?
Blue.

Wim Crouwel A Graphic Odyssey is at the Design Museum until 3rd July 2011.