Our wonderful art editor Charlotte Strick took some time to talk to The Atlantic about her work as a graphic designer:

What’s a design trend that you wish would go away?

It’s not so much a design “trend”: the lack of quality in trade book publishing. Because of the rising costs of printing, many publishers are now using thinner paper stocks for book interiors. The paper feels cheap and there’s more “show through” of the text from the previous page. Those of you who still enjoy holding a good old-fashioned book in your hands will know what I’m talking about. You really can feel the difference.

What’s an idea you became fascinated with but that ended up taking you off track?

Do ex-boyfriends count?

I’d say so! Read the rest of Charlotte’s interview here.