Bruno Munari was an Italian artist and designer who contributed fundamentals in many fields of visual arts (painting, sculpture, film, industrial design, graphics) and non-visual arts (literature, poetry, didactic) with research on the game subject, infancy, and creativity.
Bruno Munari was one of the protagonists of 20th-century art, design, and graphics in Italy. Since his very first experiences in the 30s among the artists of the Second Futurism, he always dedicated his creative activity to every form of “experimentation” in the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and didactics.&nbsp;
As a part of his eclectic work as an artist-designer, he always paid special attention to the world of children. Never separating content from form and materials, what he designed were at once books, book objects, and games that make us think.
Bruno Munari joined the 'Second' Italian Futurist movement in Italy led by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti in the late 1920s. During this period, Munari contributed collages to Italian magazines, some of them highly propagandist, and created sculptural works which would unfold in the coming decades, including his useless machines and his abstract-geometrical works after World War II; Munari disassociated himself with Italian Futurism because of its proto-Fascist connotations.
In 1948, Munari, Gillo Dorfles, Gianni Monnet, and Atanasio Soldati founded Movimento Arte Concreta (MAC), the Italian movement for concrete art. During the 1940s and 1950s, Munari produced many objects for the Italian design industry, including light fixtures, ashtrays, televisions, espresso machines, and toys, among other objects. Cubo ashtray designed for Danese Milano (1957)
In his later life, Munari, worried by the incorrect perception of his artistic work, which is still confused with the other genres of his activity (didactics, design, graphics), selected art historian Miroslava Hajek as curator of a selection of his most important works in 1969. This collection, structured chronologically, shows his continuous creativity, thematic coherence, and the evolution of his aesthetic philosophy throughout his artistic life.
Munari was also a significant contributor to the field of children's books and toys later in his life, though he had been producing books for children since the 1930s. He used textured, tactile surfaces and cut-outs to create books that teach about touch, movement, and color through kinesthetic learning. Munari died in Milan on September 29, 1998.

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Jon Contino (born; January 26, 1983) is an Italian-American creative director, graphic designer, illustrator, lettering artist, and author best known for his identity work for brands such as Nike, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hulu, Chicago White Sox, and 20th Century Fox. On October 23, 2018, Abrams Books published Brand By Hand, a graphic-design retrospective showcasing his work, career, and artistic inspiration.
Contino grew up in Nassau County, Long Island, NY, minutes away from Jones Beach and about 30 minutes from New York City. He spent the majority of his childhood drawing and practicing various forms of lettering and calligraphy. Contino credits his early interest in creativity to his family, who he states were also uniquely creative as well. As a teenager, Contino began playing drums in various New York Hardcore bands and discovered his love for art was useful in creating merchandise, promotional material, and album covers for local independent bands and record labels. It was at this point he decided to focus on graphic design as his primary career.
Contino started working as a freelance designer in 1997 and continued through high school and college. He graduated from Adelphi University in 2005. He opened his first independent design studio, Onetwentysix, in 2006. In 2009, along with business partner Matt Gorton, Contino started CXXVI Clothing Co., an independent menswear brand known for its use of nautical imagery and New York and Americana-based themes. Over the course of the next few years, CXXVI faced numerous unfortunate and destructive issues that caused it to shut down in 2014. Rather than abandoning what appeared to be a cursed career at that point, Contino decided to continue forward in the years to come, starting several new clothing brands and eventually a creative consulting agency aptly named CONTINO, which he is still the creative director of today.
As a designer and consultant, Contino is known for infusing a great humanistic personality into everything he does. His work is commonly described as earnest, gritty, and filled with a "New York spirit" while sparing nothing when it comes to attention to detail.
Known to be a tireless and prolific creator, Contino has worked closely with some of the world's best know brands such as AT&amp;T, Coca-Cola, Disney, Nike, Kiehl's, American Eagle Outfitters, 20th Century Fox, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Anthropologie, Chicago White Sox, Sperry, Jack Daniel's, Hulu, Campbell Soup Company, Whole Foods Market, Netflix, Sports Illustrated, Victoria's Secret, Miami Dolphins, Google, Stetson, Gatorade, Sony, Boston Red Sox, and Ozzy Osbourne to name a few.
Contino has been a vocal presence in the creative community as a keynote speaker and lecturer at events and schools alike. Also, it hosts a podcast that focuses on honesty and realism in the design industry known as The Nose Knows. He advocates for accepting and embracing the "weird" and the "ugly" things typically discouraged by mainstream society. He consistently rallies against the current state of a desire for perfection and speaks candidly about the need to appreciate all facets of life, regardless of norms or perceptions.
He has received some of the industry’s most prestigious honors, most notably the rare Decoration &amp; Design Building Stars of Design award, a Clio Key Art Award, a Cannes Lion award, and an ADC Young Guns award.

Stephen King is an American author known for his horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy novels. He was born in Portland, Maine, in 1947 and began writing at a young age. He published his first novel, "Carrie," in 1974, which was a success and later adapted into a film. He has since published over 60 novels and 200 short stories, many of which have been adapted into movies, television shows, and comic books. Some of his most famous works include "The Shining," "It," "Salem's Lot," "The Stand," and "Misery."&nbsp;
Stephen King began his career as a writer in the early 1970s while working as a teacher. His first short story, "The Glass Floor," was published in 1967. However, his first novel, "Carrie," was not published until 1974. Nevertheless, it was a success and was adapted into a film in 1976. This success encouraged him to continue writing and publishing novels. In the 1970s and 1980s, he published a string of successful horror and supernatural stories, including "Salem's Lot," "The Shining," "The Stand," "Firestarter," "Pet Sematary," "It," and "Misery."
His novels have been adapted into films, television shows, and comic books. Some of the most famous adaptations of his work include the movie "Carrie," "The Shining," "Stand by Me," "Misery," "The Shawshank Redemption," and "It." He also wrote several non-fiction books and short story collections.
In recent years, he has continued to publish novels, including "Doctor Sleep," "Under the Dome," "Joyland" and "Revival." He is considered one of his generation's most successful and famous authors and has sold over 350 million copies of his books worldwide.

Stephen

Alicia Keys is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and actress. She was born on January 25, 1981, in Manhattan, New York City, and began playing the piano at the age of seven.
Keys began her music career in the late 1990s and early 2000s, releasing her debut album, "Songs in A Minor," in 2001. The album was a commercial success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide and winning five Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year for "Fallin'."
In addition to her successful music career, Keys is also known for her activism and philanthropy. She is the co-founder of Keep a Child Alive, an organization that provides medication and healthcare to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. She is also a member of the board of directors for the Harlem Children's Zone. This non-profit organization provides education and support services to children and families in Harlem, New York.
Keys has also acted in several films, including "The Nanny Diaries" (2007) and "Smokin' Aces" (2006). She also made guest appearances in several TV shows.
Alicia Keys has won numerous awards throughout her career. In addition to the five Grammy Awards she won for her debut album "Songs in A Minor," she has won a total of 15 Grammys, including Best R&amp;B Album for "The Diary of Alicia Keys" (2004) and "As I Am" (2008), and Best R&amp;B Song for "No One" (2008).
She has also won numerous other awards, including multiple BET Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and American Music Awards. Keys has also been honored with several humanitarian awards for her work with Keep a Child Alive and other charitable organizations.
In addition to her music awards, Keys has received numerous accolades for her activism and philanthropy. She was honored with the "Keep A Child Alive Black Ball Award" in 2007 and was named one of Glamour magazine's "Women of the Year" in 2008.
In 2013, Keys was honored with the "Billboard Women in Music's Powerhouse Award." In 2019 she received an award from the "She Is the Music" organization which works to empower female songwriters, composers, and producers.
It's worth mentioning that her recognition goes beyond the music industry. She has also been honored by various organizations for her philanthropy and activism, such as the "Keep A Child Alive Black Ball Award" in 2007 and the "Harlem School of Arts Visionary Leadership Award" in 2010.
Keys continues to be one of the most successful and respected musicians of her generation and has sold over 65 million records worldwide. She is also known for her powerful and soulful voice, as well as her skillful piano playing. She continues to release albums, tour, and do philanthropic work and activism.

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Kevin Kelly is a writer, editor, and speaker who has had a diverse career exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and business.
In the early days of the internet, Kelly co-founded Wired magazine in 1993 and served as its Executive Editor until 1999. He helped to shape the magazine's coverage of technology and digital culture, and his writing and editing helped to establish Wired as a leading voice in the field.
After leaving Wired, Kelly continued to write and speak about technology and its impact on society. He has written several books, including "Out of Control: The New Biology of Machines, Social Systems, &amp; the Economic World" and "What Technology Wants," which explore how technology shapes our world and our future.
In recent years, Kelly has been a sought-after speaker and advisor on technology and its impact on society. He has spoken at conferences and events worldwide and advised companies and organizations on navigating the rapidly changing technological landscape. Kelly is also a co-founder of the All Species Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to cataloging and identifying every living species on earth. The Long Now Foundation focuses on long-term thinking and responsibility.
Overall, Kelly's career has been dedicated to understanding how technology shapes our world and helping others understand and navigate those changes.

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Ginger Scott is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon-bestselling author from Peoria, Arizona. She was also nominated for both the Goodreads Choice and Rita Awards. She is the author of several young and new adult romances, including recent bestsellers The Fuel Series, The Varsity Series, The Hard Count, A Boy Like You, A Girl Like Me, Cry Baby, This Is Falling, and Wild Reckless.
A sucker for a good romance, Ginger's other passion is sports, and she often blends the two in her stories. She has been writing and editing for newspapers, magazines, and blogs for a hella long time. She has told the stories of Olympians, politicians, actors, scientists, cowboys, criminals, and towns.
When she's not writing, the odds are high that she's somewhere near a baseball diamond, either watching her son field pop flies like Bryce Harper or cheering on her favorite baseball team, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ginger lives in Arizona and is married to her college sweetheart, whom she met at ASU.

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Jun'ichirō Tanizaki was a Japanese author considered one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature. His work's tone and subject matter range from shocking depictions of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions to subtle portrayals of the dynamics of family life within the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently, his stories are narrated in the context of a search for cultural identity in which constructions of the West and Japanese tradition are juxtaposed.&nbsp;
He was one of six authors on the final shortlist for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, the year before his death. Tanizaki was born into a well-to-do merchant-class family in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where his uncle owned a printing press that his grandfather had established. His parents were Kuragorō and Seki Tanizaki. His older brother, Kumakichi, died three days after his birth, making him the family's next eldest son. Tanizaki had three younger brothers: Tokuzō, Seiji (a writer), and Shūhei, and three younger sisters: Sono, Ise, and Sue.&nbsp;
Tanizaki described his admittedly pampered childhood in his Yōshō Jidai (Childhood Years, 1956). His childhood home was destroyed in the 1894 Meiji Tokyo earthquake, to which Tanizaki later attributed his lifelong fear of earthquakes. His family's finances declined dramatically as he grew older until he was forced to reside in another household as a tutor. Despite these financial problems, he attended the Tokyo First Middle School, where he became acquainted with Isamu Yoshii.&nbsp;
Tanizaki attended the Literature Department of Tokyo Imperial University in 1908 but was forced to drop out in 1911 because of his inability to pay for tuition. Tanizaki began his literary career in 1909. His first work, a one-act stage play, was published in a literary magazine he had helped find. Tanizaki's name first became widely known with the publication of the short story Shisei (The Tattooer, 1910). In the story, a tattoo artist inscribes a giant spider on the body of a beautiful young woman.&nbsp;
Afterward, the woman's beauty takes on a demonic, compelling power, in which eroticism is combined with sadomasochism. The femme-fatale is a theme repeated in many of Tanizaki's early works, including Kirin (1910), Shonen (The Children, 1911), Himitsu (The Secret, 1911), and Akuma (Devil, 1912). Tanizaki's other works published in the Taishō period include Shindo (1916) and Oni no men (1916), which are partly autobiographical.
Tanizaki married his first wife, Chiyo Ishikawa, in 1915, and his only child, Ayuko, was born in 1916. However, it was an unhappy marriage, and in time he encouraged a relationship between Chiyo and his friend and fellow writer Haruo Satō. The psychological stress of this situation is reflected in some of his early works, including the stage play Aisureba koso (Because I Love Her, 1921) and the novel Kami to hito no Aida (Between Men and the Gods, 1924). Even though some of Tanizaki's writings seem to have been inspired by these and other persons and events in his life, his works are far less autobiographical than those of most of his contemporaries in Japan.&nbsp;
Tanizaki later adopted Emiko, the daughter of his third wife, Matsuko Morita. In 1918, Tanizaki toured Chōsen, northern China, and Manchuria. He became infatuated with the West and modern things in his early years. In 1922, he relocated from Odawara, where he had lived since 1919, to Yokohama, which had a large expatriate population, living briefly in a Western-style house and leading a bohemian lifestyle. This outlook is reflected in some of his early writings.
Tanizaki had a brief career in silent cinema, working as a scriptwriter for the Taikatsu film studio. He supported the Pure Film Movement and was instrumental in bringing modernist themes to Japanese film. He wrote the scripts for the films Amateur Club (1922) and A Serpent's Lust (1923) (based on the story of the same title by Ueda Akinari, which was, in part, the inspiration for Mizoguchi Kenji's 1953 masterpiece Ugetsu Monogatari). Some have argued that Tanizaki's relation to the cinema is important to understanding his overall career.
Tanizaki's reputation began to take off in 1923 when he moved to Kyoto after the Great Kanto earthquake, which destroyed his house in Yokohama (at the time, Tanizaki was on a bus in Hakone and thus escaped injury). The loss of Tokyo's historic buildings and neighborhoods in the quake triggered a change in his enthusiasm, as he redirected his youthful love for the imagined West and modernity into a renewed interest in Japanese aesthetics and culture, particularly the culture of the Kansai region (around the cities of Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto).&nbsp;
His first novel after the earthquake, and his first truly successful novel, was Chijin no ai (Naomi, 1924-25), which is a tragicomic exploration of class, sexual obsession, and cultural identity. Tanizaki made another trip to China in 1926, where he met Guo Moruo, with whom he later maintained a correspondence. He relocated from Kyoto to Kobe in 1928. Inspired by the Osaka dialect, Tanizaki wrote Manji (Quicksand, 1928–1929), exploring lesbianism, among other themes.&nbsp;

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Winston Churchill was a British statesman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, leading Britain through its darkest hour during World War II.
Churchill was born in 1874 and was educated at Harrow and Sandhurst. He began his career in the British Army and later transitioned into politics, serving as a Member of Parliament for over 60 years. He held several government positions throughout his career, including as the First Lord of the Admiralty, Minister of Munitions, and Secretary of State for War.
During World War II, Churchill served as Prime Minister and played a key role in leading Britain through the war. He made powerful speeches that rallied the nation and inspired the British people to keep fighting, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. His speeches are widely considered to be some of the greatest in history, with phrases such as "Never give in, never give in, never, never, never" and "We shall fight on the beaches" becoming famous.
One of Churchill's greatest achievements as Prime Minister was his strong alliance with US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Together, they led the Allied powers to victory over Nazi Germany.
After World War II, Churchill served as Prime Minister again from 1951 to 1955 but was defeated in the general election. He remained an active Member of Parliament until 1964 and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his six-volume memoir of the war. He died in 1965 at the age of 90.
Churchill's legacy continues to this day, with many seeing him as a symbol of leadership, courage, and determination in the face of adversity. He is often ranked as one of the greatest British Prime Ministers, and his speeches are still studied and admired by people all over the world.
Winston Churchill was a prolific writer throughout his life, publishing books on a wide range of subjects. One of his most notable literary achievements is his six-volume memoir, The Second World War, which he wrote during and after the war. The work, which was published between 1948 and 1954, provides a detailed and personal account of the war from Churchill's perspective, including his thoughts and decisions as Prime Minister. The memoirs were international bestsellers and were praised for their historical accuracy and Churchill's literary skill.
In addition to his memoirs, Churchill also wrote several other books throughout his life. Some of his most notable works include:
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<li>"The World Crisis" (1923-1931): A five-volume work that covers the period of Churchill's life from 1911 to 1928 and includes his thoughts on World War I and its aftermath.</li>
<li>"My Early Life" (1930): An autobiographical work that covers Churchill's childhood and early career.</li>
<li>"A History of the English-Speaking Peoples" (1956-1958): A four-volume work that covers the history of the English-speaking peoples from the Anglo-Saxon period to the end of the 19th century.</li>
<li>"Painting as a Pastime" (1948): A book in which Churchill reflects on his hobby of painting and its therapeutic effects.</li>
</ul>
Churchill's books have been widely read and praised for their historical accuracy and literary merit. They provide valuable insights into the mind of one of the most important figures of the 20th century and continue to be studied and admired today.

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Unsplash is a platform powered by an amazing community that has gifted hundreds of thousands of their own photos to fuel creativity around the world. Unsplash was born from the pain we had in finding great, usable imagery. Today—millions of creators from around the world have downloaded over 4 billion Unsplash images to create presentations, artwork, mockups, and more. Unsplash is home to a growing community of photographers—from hobbyists, to professionals, emerging brands, and everyone in between.

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Jessica Hische is a graphic designer, illustrator, and author based in San Francisco. She is best known for her hand lettering, typography, and illustration work in the design and advertising industry.
Hische began her career as a freelance designer in 2005, working with various clients on various design projects. She quickly gained recognition for her unique and elegant hand lettering style, and her work began to be featured in publications such as Communication Arts, Print, and HOW magazine.
In addition to her design work, Hische is also an accomplished author. She has written several books on design and typography, including "In Progress: See Inside a Lettering Artist's Sketchbook and Process, from Pencil to Vector" and "Tomorrow I'll Be Brave." Both books offer a glimpse into Hische's creative process and provide valuable insights and tips for designers and illustrators.
Hische has also been a guest speaker at several design conferences and events, sharing her knowledge and experience with other designers and creative professionals. She is also known for her "Daily Drop Cap" project, a series of illustrated letters she created and shared daily on her website.
Overall, Jessica Hische is a highly respected and accomplished designer, illustrator, and author, known for her beautiful hand lettering and typography work. Her unique style, attention to detail, and dedication to her craft have earned her a reputation as one of the industry's most talented and influential designers.

Jessica

Robert Venturi, founding principal of VSBA, derives his reputation from both his architecture and theoretical and critical writings. His most recent book, written with Denise Scott Brown and published by Harvard University Press, refers to Mr. Venturi and Ms. Scott Brown’s contributions as “[having] influenced architects worldwide for nearly half a century.”
Mr. Venturi’s major work includes a provincial capitol building of the Haute-Garonne in Toulouse, France; the Mielparque Nikko Kirifuri resort hotel near Nikko, Japan; the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery in London; additions to the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego; the Seattle Art Museum; and recently, conceptual design of two high-rise offices in Shanghai; major expansions to Lehigh Valley Hospital; a chapel for the Episcopal Academy near Philadelphia and designs and documents for a new wing for the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia.
VSBA has engaged in over 70 academic projects for over 30 institutions of higher learning, including labs for the University of Kentucky, Princeton, Penn, Michigan, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and Yale; libraries at Dartmouth, Penn, Bard, and Harvard’s Dumbarton Oaks; and campus centers for Princeton, Dartmouth, Penn, Delaware, Harvard, and Swarthmore. VSBA’s architecture and planning are known for particular responsiveness to the client’s program, schedule, and budget and to the building’s context, accommodating a distinctive aesthetic for each project.
Mr. Venturi’s teaching, lecturing, and writing have received widespread attention and critical review. Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (Museum of Modern Art Press, 1966) have been translated and published in 18 languages, including a Samizdat edition in Czechoslovakian. It has been honored with the AIA’s Classic Book Award. It and Learning from Las Vegas (with D. Scott Brown and S. Izenour 1972) are still in print. Mr. Venturi’s awards include the Pritzker Architecture Prize (1991) and the Presidential National Medal of the Arts (1992).

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Jan Tschichold was a prominent twentieth century German typographer and book designer. He was a remarkable teacher and an author as well. He is best known for writing Die neue Typographie and Typographische Gestaltung which became standard textbooks for the next generation of typographers.
Born on April 2, 1902, Jan Tschichold grew up in Leipzig, Germany. His father was a provincial signwriter and trained in calligraphy. Tschichold’s rich artistic background and the calligraphic training he received from his father set him apart from his contemporary typographers. Since he didn’t receive any such formal fine art education, he felt more at home utilizing commercial paper stocks and used stock fonts instead of handmade papers and custom fonts which other typographers prioritized. Upon Hitler’s election in Germany, the Ministry of Culture required all designers to register themselves with the ministry. Also communist sympathizers were barred from attaining any teaching posts.

Jason Fried is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder and President of 37signals (now Basecamp), a Chicago-based software company. Fried is a prolific writer and speaker on topics related to technology, productivity, and business.
Fried is a self-taught programmer who began his career in software development in the late 1990s. He co-founded 37signals in 1999 and has since grown it into a successful business. Fried has been the President since the company's inception and is responsible for overseeing product design, customer support, and business strategy.
Fried's vision for 37signals has been to focus on creating simple, user-friendly web-based productivity tools. He believes that the most successful products are those that are designed with a focus on the user experience and on providing value to customers. In addition, Fried wants to create products that are easy to use and don't require extensive training for users to be successful.
Fried's writing and speaking engagements focus on topics related to the software industry, productivity, and business. He has written several books, including "Rework" and "Getting Real," which have become bestsellers. Fried is also a sought-after speaker and has been a featured speaker at many industry conferences.
Fried is committed to helping other entrepreneurs and startups succeed. He has been involved in a number of initiatives to help foster entrepreneurship and innovation, including the Start Small Foundation and Y Combinator. Fried is also a mentor to a number of startups and regularly provides advice and guidance to entrepreneurs.
Fried is a believer in the power of collaboration and shared knowledge. He has been an advocate for open-source software and has been actively involved in the open-source community. In addition, he is a proponent of using web-based tools to help improve collaboration and productivity within companies.
Fried is passionate about his work and is an inspiring leader. He is a firm believer in the power of simplicity and in the importance of focusing on the customer experience. With a strong vision for 37signals, Fried has been able to create a successful business out of the company and has helped many other entrepreneurs and businesses to succeed.

Jason

Robert Bringhurst, poet, translator, linguist, critic, typographer, and book designer (b at Los Angeles, US 16 Oct 1946). The son of a migrant couple, Robert Bringhurst, was raised in Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Alberta, and British Columbia communities. Bringhurst spent 10 years as an undergraduate, studying physics, architecture, and linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and philosophy and oriental languages at the University of Utah, before obtaining a BA in comparative literature from Indiana University.&nbsp;
He holds an MFA in creative writing from the UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA and taught there between 1977 and 1980. Though an independent scholar, he lectures frequently and has served as poet-in-residence and writer-in-residence at a number of Canadian, American, and European universities.
Much of Bringhurst's work is in the area of book design and typography and reflects his interest in the relationship between language and written script. He was a contributing editor to Fine Print: A Review for the Arts of the Book (1985-90) and provided a seamless revision of Warren Chappell's key text, A Short History of the Printed Word.&nbsp;
Bringhurst's own 1992 The Elements of Typographic Style is considered a classic in its field. Likewise, The Surface of Meaning: Books and Book Design in Canada (2008) is a substantial contribution to knowledge. In 2009 Bringhurst was awarded the American Printing History Association award for his achievements.
His first book, The Shipwright's Log (1972), a collection of verse, was published in an edition of 260 copies. Subsequent collections, such as The Beauty of the Weapons, short-listed for the 1982 GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD, received greater distribution; however, much of Bringhurst's poetry has appeared in limited editions, chapbooks, and broadsides.&nbsp;
While his earliest verse showed, the influence of modernist poets such as Ezra Pound and Wallace Stevens that followed has demonstrated an increasing diversity in language and technique. Beginning with The Blue Roofs of Japan (1986), Bringhurst has written polyphonic verses intended for performance.&nbsp;
New World Suite no. 3 (2006), what the poet terms "chamber music for speaking voices" is composed of lines written for three voices talking simultaneously. Ursa Major (2003) is a multilingual work employing English, Cree, Greek, and Latin to explore cultural variations on the myth of the constellation. The Calling: Selected Poems 1970-1995 (1995) and Selected Poems (2009) provide overviews of his work.

Ryan Hoover is a tech industry entrepreneur, investor, and expert. He is the founder and CEO of Product Hunt, a platform for discovering new products.
Ryan was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1984. He attended Western Washington University, where he studied Business, Computer Science, and Entrepreneurship. After graduating in 2006, Ryan moved to Silicon Valley and began working for various startups, such as PlayHaven and Svpply.
In 2013, Ryan founded Product Hunt, a platform for discovering new products and services. The platform quickly became popular, and Ryan was invited to speak at various tech events and conferences, such as SXSW and Web Summit.
In 2016, Ryan received the Thiel Fellowship, an award given to outstanding entrepreneurs under 25. That same year, Product Hunt was acquired by AngelList.
In addition to his work with Product Hunt, Ryan is also an active investor and advisor to various startups, such as Breeze, StatusPage, and Wethos. He is also a mentor at the startup accelerator 500 Startups.
Ryan is a prolific writer, and his articles have been featured in publications such as Fast Company, Wired, The Next Web, Wall Street Journal, and TechCrunch. He also hosts a popular podcast, Product Hunt Radio, which features interviews with tech industry thought leaders.&nbsp;
Ryan is an active tech community member and provides valuable advice and insights on product development, startups, and venture capital. He is considered one of the leading experts in the tech industry and his advice and insights are highly sought after.
Ryan is also a sought-after speaker and has spoken at events such as the World Economic Forum and TEDx. In addition, he is a proponent of the Lean Startup methodology and has written extensively about it on his blog. Ryan has also been featured on the cover of Forbes Magazine and was named one of the “30 Under 30” by Inc. Magazine in 2016.&nbsp;
In addition to his work in the tech industry, Ryan is also active in the philanthropic world. He is a board member of the Startup Leadership Program, a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship, training, and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs. Ryan is also a supporter of the ACLU and has spoken out in favor of immigration reform and LGBT rights.

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Matej Latin is a Senior Product Designer at GitLab who is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He has over 10 years of experience in design and has been working in the tech industry for the last five years. He is an expert in UX design, user research, and product strategy.
Matej has a passion for creating delightful and intuitive user experiences. He is an advocate for minimalism, typography, and good design. He has a deep understanding of the psychology of design and believes that good design should be simple but powerful. He is always looking for ways to optimize the user experience and ensure that products are engaging and easy to use.
Matej is a prolific writer and often writes about design, minimalism, and typography. His articles have been featured in various publications, including Smashing Magazine and UX Magazine. He also runs a blog focusing on design, minimalism, and typography.
Matej is also a speaker, often speaking at conferences and events on topics related to design and product strategy. He enjoys public speaking and loves to share his knowledge with others. He is a lifelong learner and is always looking for ways to improve his design skills. He is constantly trying to stay ahead of the curve and is always looking for new and innovative design solutions.
Overall, Matej Latin is an experienced and passionate designer who is committed to creating amazing user experiences. He is constantly learning and pushing the boundaries of design and product strategy.

Matej

Wendy

This lavishly illustrated book accompanies a major exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and is the first comprehensive examination of California's mid-century modern design.&nbsp;
The book charts the origins of this distinctly Californian style in the 1930s by such European émigrés as Richard Neutra, Rudolph Schindler, and Kem Weber; it finds other specific design influences and innovations in solid-color commercial ceramics, inspirations from Mexico and Asia, new schools for design training, new concepts about leisure, and the conversion of wartime technologies to peacetime use.

Yves Béhar is a Swiss designer, entrepreneur, and educator. He is the founder and principal designer of Fuseproject, an award-winning industrial design, and brand development firm. Béhar is also co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of August, a smart lock company acquired by Assa Abloy in 2017, and he is co-founder of Canopy, a co-working space based in San Francisco.
In 2011, the Conde Nast Innovation and Design Awards recognized him as Designer of the Year. His clients have included Herman Miller, Movado, PUMA, Kodak, MINI, Western Digital, See Better to Learn Better, General Electric, Swarovski, Samsung, Happiest Baby, Jimmyjane, Prada, and Cobalt Robotics.
He studied drawing and industrial design in both Europe and the United States. Béhar attended school in Lausanne, Switzerland, and at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. In 1991, he received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from the Art Center College of Design. Before founding Fuseproject, Yves was the design leader at the Silicon Valley offices of frog design and Lunar Design, developing product identities for clients such as Apple, Hewlett-Packard, and Silicon Graphics.
n 1999, Béhar founded the San Francisco and New York-based industrial design and brand management firm Fuseproject. At Fuseproject, Béhar oversees product design for various industrial sectors, including fashion, lifestyle, sports, and technology. His clients include Herman Miller, PUMA, One Laptop per Child, Jawbone, Kodak, See Better to Learn Better, General Electric, Swarovski, Samsung, Jimmyjane, and Prada. In 2010, Fuseproject won the Industrial Designers Society of America IDSA IDEA/Fast Company awards with 14 winning products.
He is the chief industrial designer of One Laptop per Child XO laptop, signed on with the project in 2005, and has been with the team since March 2006. This collaboration has led to two additional laptop prototypes, the OLPC XOXO and OLPC XO-3. From 2005–2012, he was chair of the Industrial Design Program at California College of the Arts. Béhar's work has been featured in museums and exhibitions worldwide, including at the Mudac, Design Miami, and in the permanent collection at MoMA, and SFMoMA, where Béhar is currently sitting on the Board of Trustees.
Béhar was the Chief Creative Officer of the wearable technology company, Jawbone from 2003 until 2017. In 2010, Béhar redesigned the Jawbone branding, packaging, communications, and products. Behar designed the JAMBOX and BIG JAMBOX, a family of Bluetooth compact audio speakers, and the UP: Jawbone's app-powered health and wellness wristband. In addition, Béhar collaborated with Ceft and Company New York for the Jawbone headset visuals. As of 2017, Jawbone was being liquidated, and the money was being used for a new health start-up called Jawbone Health.
He is the chief industrial designer of One Laptop per Child (OLPC's) XO laptop, signed on with the project in 2005, and has been with the team since March 2006. This collaboration has led to two additional laptop prototypes, the OLPC XOXO and OLPC XO-3. In 2009, he collaborated with Ethan Imboden of Jimmyjane on a line of waterproof rechargeable vibrators. In addition, he partnered with Peel, a company that created an app and hardware to turn mobile devices into universal television remotes. Other investment and partner companies include Mint Cleaner and Herman Miller.
In June 2012, Yves Behar and Ouya partnered to create an open, hackable game platform. The initiative launched on Kickstarter and raised over $8.5 million with over 63,000 backers. In addition, SodaStream International teamed with Béhar to introduce Source, a new home soda machine designed with a particular emphasis on sustainability.
In June 2014, Béhar partnered with Mark One to announce Vessyl, a proposed smart drinking glass designed to help users make better decisions about their health and overall consumption. Unfortunately, the product never shipped after taking in more than $11m in funding ($7m in institutional funding and $4m in preorders). Finally, in October 2015, Béhar and Movado announced a design collaboration, beginning with the Movado Edge; this is the first design partnership for the brand since the launch of their original Museum Dial watches in 1947.
Béhar launched the world's first smart bassinet with Harvey Karp in October 2016, utilizing robotic technology to simulate the 5 S technique detailed in Happiest Baby on the Block. In 2017, Behar introduced The Frame, a collaboration with Samsung; The Frame is a smart TV that displays a piece of artwork from a world-renowned artist instead of going black when turned off. The Frame now has a vast art collection with works from the Van Gogh Museum, Andy Warhol Museum, and the Prado.
In 2017, Béhar made international news with his work with Fusebox on the Juicero juicer. It was known for limited functionality and high price, designed with known limitations for the user - putting Fuseproject's design reputation on the line. In addition, Béhar created a model of security robots for use in workspaces which Cobalt Robotics launched in 2017.

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