A branding visionary, artist, writer, and educator, Debbie Millman (born 1962) is an inspiration for designers not only from America, but all over the world.
A branding visionary, artist, writer, and educator, Debbie Millman (born 1962) is an inspiration for designers not only from America, but all over the world.
Debbie Millman's portrait form her personal site.
Debbie Millman's portrait form her personal site.
Throughout her career, she has helped an array of brands like 7 Up and Gillette find their identities. Now Millman is set to help aspiring designers discover their voices.
Throughout her career, she has helped an array of brands like 7 Up and Gillette find their identities. Now Millman is set to help aspiring designers discover their voices.
Burger King's logo designed by Debbie Millman © Matthew Horwood / Alamy Stock Photo.
Burger King's logo designed by Debbie Millman © Matthew Horwood / Alamy Stock Photo.
Debbie Millman graduated from SUNY Albany, majoring in English, but decided to shift her career path to design. In 1995 she secured her first design role at Sterling Brands, delving into the dynamics between people and brands. In 1999 she crafted Burger King’s new logo and identity, a design the brand embraced until 2021. Millman, serving as President Emeritus of AIGA, is one of just five women to hold this position in the organization. In 2019 she received a lifetime achievement award from AIGA. Graphic Design USA recognizes her as “one of the most influential designers working today.” Millman sees design as “one of the few disciplines that is a science as well as an art” and wrote seven books to communicate these ideas. In 2004 she launched her podcast “Design Matters with Debbie Millman.” This acclaimed show has received multiple awards, including the prestigious Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award.
Debbie Millman graduated from SUNY Albany, majoring in English, but decided to shift her career path to design. In 1995 she secured her first design role at Sterling Brands, delving into the dynamics between people and brands. In 1999 she crafted Burger King’s new logo and identity, a design the brand embraced until 2021. Millman, serving as President Emeritus of AIGA, is one of just five women to hold this position in the organization. In 2019 she received a lifetime achievement award from AIGA. Graphic Design USA recognizes her as “one of the most influential designers working today.” Millman sees design as “one of the few disciplines that is a science as well as an art” and wrote seven books to communicate these ideas. In 2004 she launched her podcast “Design Matters with Debbie Millman.” This acclaimed show has received multiple awards, including the prestigious Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award.
Debbie Millman's illustration from her Behance project.
Debbie Millman's illustration from her Behance project.