Writing
20 Years of Blogging
Reflecting on two decades of writing on the web.
Looking for Literary Design Criticism
I want more design writing that is experimental and ambitious.
What It Means To Be a Designer Today
My new book, co-edited with Liz Stinson, is now available for preorder.
2023 Year in Review
A look back and a look ahead.
My new book! Where Must Design Go Next?
My new book is out now, produced by the Institute of Design and published by Oro Editions.
2022 Year in Review
Reflecting on the past year and looking towards the future.
Andrew Blauvelt is the best example of designer as author
On writing the biography for this year's AIGA Medalist.
Robert Caro’s rhythm
Appreciating the writer’s prose.
cult + time = religion brand
My latest piece for Eye on Design explores the overlap of cults and brands.
Design Journalism is the First Draft of Design History
Reading Herbert Muschamp's essays in 2022 is like reading history being written.
2021 Year in Review
Reflecting on the year and looking ahead.
Favorite Essays of 2021
A quick list of some of the best things I read this year.
Reconsidering Cranbrook's legacy and writing opening paragraphs
My latest story for Eye on Design is about the influence of Cranbrook's graphic design program.
New Essay: Dot Dot Dot Is The Most Influential Design Magazine You’ve Never Heard Of
My latest story for Eye on Design is about the influence of one of my favorite design publications.
New Essay: On design criticism and the expanding nature of design
For Eye on Design, I wrote about the state of design criticism and how the field has gotten grown and gotten more complex.
Shouting on the street
A few unedited thoughts on blogging. Featuring Jia Tolentino and John Berger.
Favorite Essays of 2019
Some of my favorite writing from the last year.
A Design Writing Reading List
A selection of readings from the design writing class I recently taught at Pratt.
New Year, New Blog
Return to form, back to blogging. Welcome to the new jarrettfuller.blog
