As one of the most influential and inspirational graphic designers of the twentieth century, Paul Rand defined modern American graphic design. His iconic logo designs for IBM, UPS, and the ABC television network distilled the essences of modernity for his corporate patrons. His body of work includes advertising, poster, magazine, and book designscharacterized by simplicity and a wit uniquely his own. His ability to discuss design with insight and humor made him one of the most revered design educators of our time. This latest volume of the popular Conversations with Students series presents Rand's last interview, recorded at Arizona State University one year before his death in 1996. Beginners and seasoned design professionals alike will be informed by Rand's words and thoughts on varied topics ranging from design philosophy to design education.

作为二十世纪最具影响力和启发性的平面设计师之一，保罗-兰德定义了现代美国平面设计。他为IBM、UPS和ABC电视网设计的标志性标志，为他的企业客户提炼了现代性的精髓。他的作品包括广告、海报、杂志和书籍的设计，其特点是简洁和具有他自己独特的智慧。他以洞察力和幽默感讨论设计的能力使他成为我们这个时代最令人尊敬的设计教育家之一。这本广受欢迎的 《与学生对话 》系列的最新一卷介绍了兰德的最后一次采访，是他1996年去世前一年在亚利桑那州立大学录制的。初学者和经验丰富的设计专家都将从Rand的话语和想法中得到启发，这些话题包括设计哲学和设计教育。