"My motto 'work hard and be nice to people' came from wanting a simple, actionable rule for how to behave and create; it’s practical, human, and keeps projects grounded in generosity rather than ego, so you keep showing up, keep making things and treat collaborators with respect. It’s short enough to live by and it stops conversations turning into grandiosity—practical ethics over theatrical posturing, every single day."
"I use music as a structural reference for typography: rhythm, repetition and silence inform pacing, scale and spacing. The language of protest drives the bluntness of the work because clarity matters when you want to be heard. Being copied is part of the ecosystem—imitation shows that an idea has traction—so the response should be to sharpen voice and continue making, not to bemoan reproducibility. I’m annoyingly optimistic about politics and people."
Anthony Burrill creates bold, legible typographic work built around short, declarative slogans. Music shapes his design decisions through rhythm, repetition and measured silences that determine pacing, scale and spacing. The language of protest informs his blunt, clear aesthetic to ensure messages are immediately understood. Imitation is treated as evidence of impact, prompting refinement rather than resentment. The guiding motto 'work hard and be nice to people' combines practical ethics with steady discipline and collaborative respect. An annoyingly optimistic outlook toward politics and life sustains ongoing creative energy and engagement.
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