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“The computer is really like a pencil, you know. It used to be. The pencil can do anything you want to, but you have to do it, and the same is with the computer.”

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Massimo Vignelli

Massimo Vignelli is an Italian-American designer renowned for his contributions to graphic design, interior design, and environmental graphic design. His works include the iconic New York City subway logo, the American Airlines logo, and visual identity systems for numerous brands and institutions. more

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