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“I don't think that design needs theory, but I think designers need theory.”

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Johanna Drucker

Johanna Drucker is a renowned author and scholar known for her contributions to the fields of book art and digital humanities. Born on May 30, 1952, she is a significant thinker in the area of book design and theory in the digital age. more

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