John Maeda

Growing up, I found I was good at two things: Art and Math. To hear my parents say it, though, it was only, 'John is good at Math.'

Anyone with a computer and a design program can create a page layout. But unless you're trained in design, it won't look very good and it won't communicate very well.

I don't like creating software anymore. It's too exact. It's like karate; there's no room for error.

I worked for UFA as a set designer, you know.

I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way.

I love designing costumes that I can actually construct, working to create an environment that people want to be in.