John Maeda

He is a Graphic designer and author, he started out as a software engineer at the Massachesettes Institute of Technology when he became fascinated with the work of Paul Rand. When he finished his bachelors degree and Masters he went to study in Japan Tsukaba University's Insitute of Art & Design to complete his Ph.D in design.
His early work redefined the use of electronic media as a tool for expression by combining computer programming with traditional artistic technique. He has done shows and exhibited in London, Paris and New York. He also has permanent work displayed in The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Cartier Foundation in Paris. He also published a book called Laws of Simplicity in 2006 which is his best selling book it is about ways that people can simplify their life in growing complexity.

John Maeda's design of the New York Times Key Magazine's cover