Is Cruelty Addictive?

Posted inCreative Voices

In the aftermath of the horrific shooting in Minneapolis, questions of motive and meaning once again dominate the public conversation. This essay by Elissa Altman looks beyond the headlines to examine the quieter, more pervasive roots of cruelty—how it first appears, how it is normalized, and how the logic of “why not?” can grow from a childhood impulse into something far more dangerous.

Design Matters: 20th Anniversary Celebration with Distinguished Actors

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with distinguished actors Claire Danes, Ethan Hawke, Nick Offerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Josh Brolin. These excerpts explore how they approach their craft, work with directors and fellow actors, and what it means to inhabit a role and sustain a creative life on stage and on screen.

2026 Type Report

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The 2026 PRINT Type Report explores how typography is meeting today’s branding challenges by addressing the future while mining the past.

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Design Matters

Design Matters: 20th Anniversary Celebration with Distinguished Actors

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with distinguished actors Claire Danes, Ethan Hawke, Nick Offerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Josh Brolin. These excerpts explore how they approach their craft, work with directors and fellow actors, and what it means to inhabit a role and sustain a creative life on stage and on screen.

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