Michael Bierut is one of the leading voices in
the design profession. A brilliant practitioner
and a witty, insightful commentator, he is known
for his typography, branding, signage, and
publication design, as well as for his role as
founding editor of the blog Design Observer.
Considered by many to be the world’s funniest
graphic designer, he is a frequent voice on
National Public Radio and made an unforgettable
appearance in Gary Hustwit’s film Helvetica.
He is a partner in the New York office of Pentagram
and author of Seventy-nine Short Essays
on Design (Princeton Architectural Press).
MICA Visiting Artist, Fall 2007.
