DISQUS

alinawheeler · 2 months ago

I await with baited breath to see and experience the redesign of your life. Wow--23 years at Pentagram--you must have become a partner when you were 17. You are a hero. We need heros. Best success to you as you design the future.

KIM BLANCHETTE · 2 months ago

Kit couple of important points to keep in mind.
Don`t raise the rent and no more ink on that damn sheet
Congratulations on this exciting time
We all look forward to the ride!
Cheers from the Great White North
Kim

Amy Chan · 2 months ago

Congratulations, Kit! Your design legend-ness lives on. I wish Studio Hinrichs all the best and am looking forward to this next chapter of your biography. (I'm still saving my little notes, if you want me to contribute to the forward.)

Amy Chan · 2 months ago

And...

I also want to welcome Hinrichs + Hirasuna Special Projects to the world, can't wait to see what that's about. As per your usual standards and abilities, I'm sure your projects will be brilliantly conceived, lovingly photographed, beautifully designed, extremely well-written and exquisitely printed, but most of all I'm sure the creative process will be lively and spirited.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch + Omedetou!

B. Martin Pedersen · 2 months ago

Congratulations! With your talent you are destined to become a major independent force in design!

tomtracy · 2 months ago

Kit,

Delphine relayed the news to me of your new design endeavor, Studio Hinrichs. The idea of Hinrichs + Hirasuna Special Projects, also sounds very interesting. I am sure whatever the future brings, you will meet the challenges that arise, with the same energy that you brought to Pentagram. No person has influenced my career more than you have. I consider the shooting I did for you and Delphine at Potlatch to be the most exciting and rewarding work I have ever done. I greatly appreciate your influence on my career and my life. I wish you well with your new office. I think Pentagram will miss you dearly.

Good luck!

Your friend, Tom Tracy

Ken · 2 months ago

does that make Studio Hinrichs the corporate head of Pentagram?? Congradulations Kit - the best IS
yet to come

OLs · 2 months ago

The OL ladies extend their congratulations!!! xox :-)

terridriscoll · 2 months ago

Kit, what an exciting new venture, I wish you and Delphine much success with Studio Hinrichs and Hirasuna Special Projects. Congrats to Delphine as well.

carollayton · 2 months ago

Congratulations Kit! Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work in your new ventures.

Tim Hamilton · 2 months ago

Congratulations Kit and Delphine. Change is always good and I look forward to seeing what Studio Hinrichs and H + H Special can create. I admire the passion you have and the quality of work you produce. There is no dough that will translate into a special place to work and play.

Terry Heffernan · 2 months ago

Congratulations Kit,
"Chapter Three" will undoubtedly be your finest!
Best,
Terry Heffernan

pattymarsimmons · 2 months ago

Okay, I will have to think of more superlatives! Looking forward to seeing the results of what has been outstanding collaboration from two of the sharpest minds in our industry.

CONGRATULATIONS, Kit and Delphine. I know you will continue to WOW us!

Diana Dreyer · 2 months ago

Congratulations, Kit! (I borrowed this line from Ms. Chan). I am truely happy for you and the newly formed Studio Hinrichs. I am also excited to hear about Hinrichs + Hirasuna Special Projects. Here is to the third chapter!

neilspruce · 2 months ago

Congratulations Kit,
I'm sure you'll continue to inspire us all.
All the best for the new venture with Studio Hinrichs

jisaak · 2 months ago

Congratulations KIT, you continue to be an inspiration and guide. I've enjoyed reviewing your work (in all the best Design annuals), working with you as a "client" (a Kit client always feels like a real collaborator), and well, friend. Also, congrats to Delphine as part of your new venture (about time to paraphrase Mr. Pedersen). I look forward to the next chapter, in this page-turner of a book. And perhaps a few more books too. Regards, Joe Isaak

lisahoffman · 2 months ago

Good for you Kit!

Kevin Henderson · 2 months ago

Kit, though we've never met in person, we do have a friend in common (Amy Chan) and once you aced me out of a parking space at St Mary's College. Best wishes to you with your new ventures!

Cilla Bachop · 2 months ago

Fabulous news Kit. The Lion unleashed! I'm thinking split fountain all units. Onionskin. A teeny tiny poster 10 miles long somehow tucked into a 5"x7" booklet. Heaven!
Can't wait to see what comes out of the marvelous minds of Hinrichs & Hirasuna.

Cilla

baneyw · 2 months ago

Congratulations, Kit. I can't wait to see what comes next.

Best to you, Bill

Kris Kargo · 2 months ago

Delphine,

Wonderful and exciting news! Congratulations to you, and Kit, and the lucky specials that will benefit from your talents! . . . looking forward to the beautiful things to come out of your studios.

buchino · 2 months ago

So, um, this is awesome. Nice beard, Hinrichs.

nancykoc · 2 months ago

Dear Kit
Fabulous news!. Congratulations on this new chapter and looking forward to H+H ventures as well.
It is great to know that your magic continues....
Best,
Nancy Koc

peterkuchnicki · 2 months ago

A great designer and fine man. Kit is the best.

Good luck in chapter 3!!!

Name · 2 months ago

Kit,
It's about time you went out and got a real job.
Congrats.
With our love and support,
Bob and Linda

ericmyer · 2 months ago

Congratulations, Kit. All the best on this exciting new venture!

msant · 2 months ago

Knowing you for a lot more than three chapters, I know this will be a successful adventure.
Thank you for decades of inspiration, and all our best to you and yours in this new chapter.
Love,
Mel & Barbara Sant

Chip Forman · 2 months ago

When I think of design in San Fancisco, I think of you. Never was there a more gracious and focused person. I admire you taking the next step and many more after that.

Michael Schwab · 2 months ago

BRAVO, Kit!

Big news - very exciting.

Go man, Go!

/ Michael S.

Larry Westlake · 2 months ago

Congratulations Kit! I wish you continued success in the years that follow.

Kathryn Rickard · 2 months ago

Wow! Congratulations! You continue to be an inspiration.

joeduffy · 2 months ago

Congrats Kit. There's something to be said for having your name on the door.
Thanks for all the inspiration while part of Pentagram. I have no doubt that it will continue in "Chapter 3".

pattymarsimmons · 2 months ago

FYI: If you want to see Kit and Delphine in person, they will be presenting to the AIGA Chapter in Las Vegas tomorrow, October 15, 5 PM and 7 PM, The Historic Fifth Street School. This will be Kit's first public appearance since leaving Pentagram. For more information: http://aigasappi.eventbrite.com or http://vvbfstoryteling.com.

Shel Perkins · 2 months ago

Congratulations, Kit!
Congratulations, Delphine!

jonathangouthier · 2 months ago

Kit, all my Best to you on this new Chapter. I look forward to your latest and greatest. Congratulations on the venture with Delphine, I miss her at The Design Council!

Harvey Tow · 2 months ago

Congratulations, Kit.
Mrs. Bennett and Mr. Wright of NHHS would've been proud of you. I know I am.

dougoliver · 2 months ago

Congratulations, Kit. As a long admirer, I look forward to whatever happens next.
Doug

Mai La Thai · 2 months ago

I was very young when I met Kit for the first time at an AIGA DC chapter event around '94 or '95. I came as a guest and had no clue who or what this thing was about back then. Kit presented Pentagram's case history and showed slides of the Pentagram studio when it was located on Davis Street in SF. The work was amazing and the designers looked like they were having a great time (and they really were). Little does Kit know that that evening would determine my next move. I packed my bags and said, I'm going west to work for that man. So, get ready Vegas to be charmed and inspired by this charismatic person, leader, and influential designer.

Congratulations, Kit and thank you for doing what you do.

Kit Hinrichs · 1 month ago

To all of my friends and colleagues,

Thank you for the generous support and inspiration you have given me throughout my career.
I trust that this next period will be equally creative personally and professionally.Thank you all again for your continued support.

Kit

Josi Callan · 1 month ago

Kit - congratulations - I have been waiting to receive a new email for you - hope this reaches you. Happy Birthday!

Hugs and Kisses - Josi

susanrosenbergbattat · 1 month ago

Kit
So excited to hear this great news! You two have always been an amazing team so I will be keeping tabs on you two!
Congratulations to an award winning team!

Best.
Susan

florida_formation · 1 month ago

That's the great article! I just pass 'n read it, two thumbs up! ;)