Margaret Calvert OBE RDI, is best known for her work with Jock Kinneir on the design of Britain’s road signing system, starting with the motorways in the late 50s and coming into effect with the all purpose roads in 1965. Born in 1936, in South Africa, she moved to England with her mother and sister,…

Steven Heller is the co-chair and co-founder with Lita Talarico of the MFA Design: Designer As Entrepreneur program at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. Additionally, throughout his tenure at SVA NYC, he co-founded numerous programs including MFA Product Design, MFA Interaction Design, MFA Design Criticism as well as Workshops in Design for Social Impact…

Deborah Morrison stands as a prominent figure in the advertising and communication field, with a multifaceted career that encompasses education, industry innovation, and advocacy for addressing the climate emergency. She is currently the School of Journalism and Communication’s Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at the University of Oregon. As an educator, Morrison has been acknowledged…

Archie Boston, Jr. was born in 1943, and his journey in the design world began in the tumultuous 1960s. During this era, the civil rights movement was in full swing, and Boston harnessed his creative talents to contribute to the cause. Boston’s career began as an intern at the Los Angeles-based advertising agency Carson/Roberts. He…

From the beginning of his career as a young art director at Leo Burnett to today, Rick Boyko has dedicated his life to the advancement of the business he loves. A creative leader who not only created great work over a long career but also a thoughtful leader who inspired all those around him to…

Steve Sandstrom, a distinguished American designer and the creative force behind Sandstrom Partners, has left a lasting mark on the world of design, branding, and packaging. His iconic work has been celebrated in various publications, reflecting his exceptional contributions to heritage food, beverage, and lifestyle brands. With a career marked by innovation and excellence, Steve’s…

Anna Morris stands as a beacon of inspiration and champion for African American creatives working in the industry. Her groundbreaking contributions, often overlooked by mainstream narratives, have reshaped the landscape of advertising, creating pathways for diversity and inclusion. Morris embarked on her journey at Burrell Communications, swiftly becoming a creative force specializing in targeted radio…

The creative leaders of the past forty years know the name Donna Weinheim. To the people who have proven time and time again that our industry only moves forward when we push the boundaries of creativity, Donna Weinheim is a legend and a true pioneer. The combination of Donna’s creative genius and ability to rise…

In a distinguished career in the global advertising industry, Bob Isherwood can claim many firsts: he won Australia’s first gold Lion for film and cinema at the Cannes International Advertising Festival (1985), was the first Australian to win a D&AD Black Pencil (1976), won D&AD’s first-ever Yellow pencil for Typography, given the first honorary Doctorate…

Bob moved to Minneapolis from his hometown of Green Bay, Wisconsin to study architecture at the University of Minnesota. He switched his major to advertising after learning that he would probably spend the first half of his career designing the restrooms in other architects’ buildings. Over 23 prolific years at Fallon, Bob worked on a…