John Maeda

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.

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.'

Corporations today, by their razor sharp focus on the 'bottom line' and quarterly earnings, have lost their ability to innovate.

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

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

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