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: 8 – IBM LOGO
It is well-known Paul Rand designed the IBM logo. But the process wasn’t as nice and streamlined like they want to tell in history books.
THINGS I LEARNED FROM PAUL RAND: 7 – BMW DILEMMA
Paul Rand always wanted the best. But when it came down to his German car, he had mixed feelings about it.
Things I learned from Paul Rand: 6 – Warhol Interview
Paul Rand interviewed Andy Warhol for a position at an advertising agency. History may have been quite different, if Warhol was accepted.
Things I learned from Paul Rand: 5 – Accent Logo
Paul Rand designed the logo for Accent Software International, who specialized in multilingual software products, when Phil worked for him.
Things I learned from Paul Rand: 3 – Everything is Design
Paul Rand truly lived his life like his famous quote, “Everything is design. Everything!” But perhaps, one fateful accident may have contributed.