All three of them had their own piece to say about the role and nature of graphic design work. Stefan Sagmeister, an Austrian born graphic design with an important firm in New York, advocates being bold (or "having guts" in his words) when designing, suggesting that risk-taking and passion will help a designer prevail more times then not. Meggs and Herbert approached the subject with a more analytical approach talking at great length about the universal language and hybrid qualities of design. Herbert specifically mused on the delicate balance between style and substance.
I believe completely in what Sagmeister had to say, and have always felt that boldness is a vital part of truly excellent design or just artistry in general. Standing out is very important to get the attention of those you're trying to get the message across to. But also designers have to keep in mind that communication is the main point of a design and cannot get bogged down in the aesthetics. Meggs and Herbery both have excellent points on the careful considerations of our craft.
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