Lunch Talks

Debbie Millman

President of Design at Sterling Brands
November 16, 2012

Black and white portrait of a smiling person with long, straight hair wearing glasses and a dark sweater. They are standing outdoors in front of a blurred background featuring tree trunks and foliage.

Debbie Millman has worked in the design business for over 25 years. She is President of the design division at Sterling Brand, President Emeritus of the AIGA, a contributing editor at Print Magazine, a design writer at FastCompany.com, and Chair of the Masters in Branding Program at SVA.

Debbie is the host of “Design Matters with Debbie Millman,” the first radio talk show about design on the Internet. The show was awarded a Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award. Debbie is also the author of five books on design.

  • A projection on a wall shows a woman in a graduation cap and gown holding a diploma. Beside her image is a résumé for "Deborah Millman" with details of her education, skills, and experience. In the background is a shelf and a framed piece of artwork.
  • A room filled with adults seated on chairs, attentively listening to two standing presenters. The room is lit by natural light streaming in from large windows. The setup suggests an informal, interactive seminar or workshop setting, with a relaxed and engaged audience.
  • A woman with long blonde hair, glasses, and a black dress stands against a light-colored wall holding a bottled drink. The image is minimally decorated, with some yellow flowers visible in the lower left corner.
  • A speaker stands at the front of a room filled with attentive people sitting and listening. The room has large windows letting in natural light, and shelves with books are visible on the left. The audience is diverse, with some people taking notes and others looking engaged.
  • A projected list titled "Ten Things I Wish I Knew Sooner Rather Than Later" on a wall. The list includes advice such as taking risks, working hard, asking for opportunities, finishing what you start, and not censoring dreams. The room is dimly lit.
  • A woman and a man are standing at the front of a small room, facing an audience seated in rows. The word "hello" is projected on the wall behind them. The room has a minimalist design with hanging lamps and large windows allowing natural light.

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