2013 AIGA Medalists: William Drenttel & Jessica Helfand

William Drenttel & Jessica Helfand

Designer, theorist and publisher William Drenttel is recognized for advancing critical thinking about design; for his long-standing commitment to integrating design strategy into organizations; for expanding design’s role in social innovation; and for his work as cofounder, editor and publisher of Design Observer. Designer, educator and writer

Jessica Helfand is recognized as an incisive critic; a pioneer in design practice and education; an innovator of new forms of visual narrative; and for her work as cofounder of Design Observer.

This video by Dress Code premiered in 2013 at "The AIGA Centenial Gala" in New York City, where Drenttel & Helfand were presented with the award.