Name: How to design a library that makes kids want to read
Uploaded: 2017-06-02T15:40:30Z
Duration: 12 min 16 s
Description: When Michael Bierut was tapped to design a logo for public school libraries, he had no idea that he was embarking on a years-long passion project. In this often hilarious talk, he recalls his obsessive quest to bring energy, learning, art and graphics into these magical spaces where school librarians can inspire new generations of readers and thinkers.

Michael Bierut: How to design a library that makes kids want to read 

How to design a library that makes kids want to read 

When Michael Bierut was tapped to design a logo for public school libraries, he had no idea that he was embarking on a years-long passion project. In this often hilarious talk, he recalls his obsessive quest to bring energy, learning, art and graphics into these magical spaces where school librarians can inspire new generations of readers and thinkers.

Transforming neglected school libraries sparked an unexpected wave of creativity and inspiration for students and staff alike. What began as a simple logo commission turned into years of collaboration, with artists and architects reimagining spaces for over 40,000 children annually. Murals of student faces and imaginative artwork now fill these libraries, turning them into vibrant community hubs. Sometimes, the most profound changes start from the smallest, most practical acts.