Debbie talks to Nicholas Blechman about growing up with a famous illustrator father, the importance of political satire, and his illustrious career as an illustrator, designer, zine publisher, <em>New York Times</em> art director, and <em>New Yorker</em> creative director.  

“For satire to be effective it has to be dangerous. So the more it appears as a threat from those in power, then it’s doing its job.”

Design Matters with Debbie Millman: 2009-2017

Design Matters with Debbie Millman: Nicholas Blechman

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