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“I wasn't a very good illustrator so I became a designer.”

Quote by Paula Scher

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Paula Scher is an accomplished graphic designer renowned for her innovative work in typography, brand identity, and visual communication. Born on October 6, 1948, she has been influential in the design world since the 1970s. more

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