When I think about my love for Hip Hop, it all goes back to a moment from my childhood. In 1989, my family had just moved to the United States, and my dad bought me a boombox from a man down the street whom we all called “Blue Eyes”. The boombox had one cassette tape inside: Run-D.M.C.’s “Raising Hell” album. After inspecting the cassette tape, I popped it back in, pressed play, and heard the most transformative lyrics of my youth.
What are your thoughts on the democratization of design? Do you think it has a positive impact on the industry, or does it lead to lower-quality work? I’d love to hear your perspective.