Work History
Some places Phil has worked at: Intex Recreation CorpFire Station (now Wonderful Agency)BBDO New YorkBBDO AtlantaCramer KrasseltBooneOakleyGoldberg Moser O’Neill (now
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Logos
Try to think of a logo more like a flag than an illustration. Often, people try to have a logo say too much.
Things I learned from Paul Rand: 1 – Introduction
An introduction to a series of blog posts about Phil Mimaki’s experience working for the master designer Paul Rand at his own house. This is how it all started.
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Things I learned from Paul Rand: 13 – Jan Tschichold
Some important and some ironic lessons learned from several different editions of Jan Tschichold’s book on typography.
Things I learned from Paul Rand: 12 – $100,000 Myth
Google search says Paul Rand, the master of corporate design, charged $100,000 every time he designed a logo. But was that really true?
Things I learned from Paul Rand: 11 – Steve Jobs
There was an interesting relationship between Paul Rand and Steve Jobs. To me, it was that of a mutual admiration.
Things I learned from Paul Rand: 10 – Design Preferences
Paul Rand was a very particular person. He definitely had design style and elements he favored over others.
THINGS I LEARNED FROM PAUL RAND: 9 – PICKY EATER
Paul Rand was a notoriously picky eater. His wife Marion made him the same thing almost every day, just the way he liked it.