What’s Your Stimulant?

Welcome to Nathan Jurevicius’ world
The visual artist/creator of Scary Girl talks about Lithuanian folklore, book and movie deals and what scares him the most. Oh yeah, and his toys . . .

Douglas Coupland is pensive
The iconic author on what he’s reading, how he works and why he rips up books. Literally.

Jakob Trollbäck gets his groove on
The Swedish design guru/former DJ on music, dance and how he found The Good America.

Chip Kidd’s inspired by all things New York City
Chip Kidd tells us about a book cover that he wished he could have done and how Batman and New York are mutually exclusive.

Derrick Hodgson’s living creatures
Artist Derrick Hodgson on how technology has affected his creative process, gardening and why rotting compost inspires him.

Martin Shewchuk isn’t inspired by advertising
Martin Shewchuk spills on the art of the 30-second spot and King Henry VIII.

David Baldwin’s taking his life into his own hands
David Baldwin dishes on the One Club, Art & Copy, and why a recession is the perfect time to open an agency.

Erik Kessels doesn’t like most ads, so that’s why he has to break the mould
Erik Kessels talks about taking side streets and tells the story of Hans Brinker.

Ted Royer likes videogames
Ted Royer gives the low-down on the lazy ask, the ‘Million’ and the payoff.

Jurisic & Tucker don’t do high-fives
Steven Jurisic and Angus Tucker discuss comic characters, fears of irrelevancy and inspiring the john st. crew.