After designing album covers for icons like the Rolling Stones, Stefan Sagmeister sensed his work growing stale. He took a radical step: shut down his studio for a year—every seven years. 

In this Developing Life Podcast episode, Sagmeister explains how that sabbatical transformed his career, leading him away from commercial work and toward a new practice mixing data and art. 

We unpack the risks and rewards of micro‑retirements (mini‑sabbaticals Gen Z is searching for) and why letting go of success can unlock deeper meaning. 

Continue Your Journey:

• Get Stefan’s book Now Is Better and see his data‑driven art
  Explore his evolving portfolio and exhibitions → Stefan Sagmeister official site
• Connect with Stefan on Linkedin → linkedin.com/in/stefan-sagmeister

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