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John Maeda-5x5 chosen designer

John Maeda     

                       ~(Marina)

-John Maeda is an American executive, technologist, and graphic designer.
-Born and raised in Seattle, he later enrolled in The Institute of Technology in Massachusetts to study computer science and electrical engineering, receiving master degrees in both.
-Maeda moved to Japan and attended the University of Tsukuba Institute for art and design classes and earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Design Science.
-Founded the Aesthetics and Computation Group (ACG) which united a variety of design-based interests.
-His work is influenced by fellow designers Paul Rand and Muriel Cooper, and seeks to unite design and technology.



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