Maryland Institute College of Art

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.

• Pentagram
• Design Observer
• Interview in Eye magazine