This is 64: Design Maven and More Debbie Millman Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

From the time I was 10, I’ve been obsessed with what it means to grow older. I’m curious about what it means to others, of all ages, and so I invite them to take “The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire.”

Sometimes you’ll find responses from writers, musicians, and artists you’ve heard of—like Ellen Burstyn, Kate Pierson, Neko Case, Rosie O’Donnell, Ava Duvernay, Jerry Saltz, Lucy Sante, magazine legend Tom Junod, Ricki Lake, Hilma Wolitzer, Elizabeth Gilbert, Judith Viorst, Cheryl Strayed, Deesha Philyaw, Chloe Caldwell, etc.—but more often it will be people (of all ages) you haven’t heard of, Humans of New York-style. (Check out all the Oldster interviews…)

Here, author, artist, educator, designer, and podcasting pioneer responds. -Sari Botton

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“I eagerly read my Oldster email as soon as it arrives. I linger far too long over my coffee as I nod in recognition or pause for a moment to let a new understanding seep in…” - Elise, paid subscriber.

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Debbie Millman recently. Self-portrait by the author.

Named “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, “one of the most influential designers working today” by GDUSA, and a “Woman of Influence” by Success magazine, Debbie Millman is an author, artist, educator, designer, and podcast pioneer. She is the host of the Webby Award-winning podcast Design Matters, one of the first and longest-running podcasts in the world; Chair of the first-ever Masters in Branding Program at the School of Visual Arts; Editorial Director of PrintMag.com; co-publisher of TheRumpus.net; and the author of eight books. Debbie is the recipient of a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from AIGA, the professional association for design. She is currently a Harvard Business School Executive Fellow.

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