Graphic designer Juan Carlos Pagan

By Randy Cohen

Published December 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM EST

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Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Pagan

Juan Carlos Pagan has created graphic designs for Nike, Apple, and the Denver Nuggets, and is happy to consult with clients. Up to a point. “What you can get is design by committee, which to me is the most terrible thing.” Pagan tells us about the West Side bike path and a pacifier.

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