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“Good design today requires more vision (a larger point of view versus the single brilliant idea), more consistency (a deeper underlying structure of language and form versus the simple, uniform application of visual elements) and more patience (persistence over time versus creative authoritarianism).”

Quote by William Drenttel

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William Drenttel
William Drenttel

William Drenttel was a renowned graphic designer, born on October 14, 1953, and passed away on December 21, 2013. He was highly respected in the design community for his unique visual style and profound understanding of design. more

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