The Impossible Network 054: Pentagram Partner Emily Oberman on Design, Leadership and Motherhood
Guest Overview
Born and raised in New York, to a graphic designer father and illustrator mother, her prolific life in design and branding was almost destined, welcome this week’s guest, partner at international design firm, Pentagram, Emily Oberman
In part two we explore how Emily met and formed a 17 year partnership, with Bonnie Siegler, in the New York design firm Number17 before we dive deep into her 20 seasons of driving the identity of Saturday Night Live.
We also discuss her leadership experience at Pentagram and the challenges of combining that with motherhood
Finally we discuss diversity and of course her quick fire questions and answers.
I hope you enjoy this curiosity, humour and design principles of Emily Oberman
What we discuss
- Forming Number17 With Bonnie Siegler
- Working for smart good people and products she likes
- The experience of creating the credits of SNL
- The challenge of motherhood and a leadership in design
- The hard work she has had to do
- Driving diversity in Pentagram and leading by example
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