Michael Vanderbyl

The distinguished AIGA Medal is awarded to individuals in recognition of their exceptional achievements in the field of design.

John Bielenberg on Don Bell and Michael Vanderbyl I have many design heroes. Some of them I know and some I just know through their work published in books and presented in lectures. They're the usual suspects, I guess, like Mockbee, Kalman, Gehry, Sagmeister, Starck, Mabry... Unfortunately, I have very few true

Jennifer Morla (2010 AIGA Medalist) is recognized for her ability to surprise and inform through her poignant communication designs for global brands and arts institutions, and for instilling that skill in others through her teaching.

During her long career as a design practitioner, educator and "cultural nomad," Lucille Tenazas has created numerous identity systems, posters, brochures and books, often seeking to work collaboratively rather than claim sole ownership.

When Sesame Workshop first approached our studio, they were looking to create an interactive table at their New York City headquarters to communicate their mission and diverse programs to visitors. The story behind the interaction design, from idea to execution.

It’s rare for American audiences to have access to the wealth of graphic design that is currently being created in Iran. Recently, a team of designers, writers and scholars have convened to curate a collection of contemporary Iranian design and exhibit it in the United States.

Are graphic design students learning all they need in three or four years? Heller says absolutely not!

It has been almost six months since we began publishing “The Weekly Wraparound.” We're pausing now to consider new ways of collecting and sharing the best design stories with you, and we’d love to know: What have you thought of this feature so far?