Paul Sahre

Paul Sahre is a New York–based designer who has worked with everyone from Marvel to Google to The New York Times. He’s an expert cover designer. He’s designed album covers for bands like They Might be Giants, covers for New York magazine, and book covers for authors like Chuck Klosterman. In this episode, Paul talks about his new book, Two Dimensional Man, his love of making stuff, and the importance of once having had his design office, Office of Paul Sahre (OOPS), above a Dunkin’ Donuts in New York City.
CreditsFirst Things First is produced in partnership with the Association of Registered Graphic Designers. It is hosted by Paddy Harrington and edited by Max Cotter. Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album Sketches.
This episode features an edited version of “Lick Stick ” by Blue Dot Sessions from the album Nursery; an edited version of “Everybody” by Podington Bear from the album Carefree; and an edited version of “In And Out ” by Podington Bear from the album Daydream.
Related Posts

Cey Adams — March 2, 2020
We talk with Cey Adams about the relationship between art, music, and design, what makes a good client, and the importance of passion.
Listen
Jeremy Leslie — February 19, 2020
We talk with magCulture founder Jeremy Leslie about magazines as recording devices and the evolution of ideas in the space where print and digital meet.
Listen
Marina Willer — December 16, 2019
We talk with Pentagram partner Marina Willer about her film Red Trees and the role of the designer in a world overrun by consumption.
Listen
Tina Roth Eisenberg — December 2, 2019
We talk with Tina Roth Eisenberg about magic and the importance of listening to everything the universe has to tell you.
ListenEvery few weeks, we send Dispatch, a newsletter that draws together fascinating stories on creativity and purpose.