Critiqued: Inside the Minds of 23 Leaders in Design

Acknowledgments

I am truly grateful for Ellen Lupton’s tremendous support and encouragement throughout my thesis and in writing this book. I’m thankful to be part of the MICA community. Students, alumni, and faculty continue to be a constant source of feedback and inspiration.

David Barringer forever changed the way I think about writing. He helped me gain the confidence needed to write this book and graciously contributed his own writing.

All of the participating designers who gave their time and welcomed me into their studios and even their homes truly made this book possible. It was a humbling experience that made me feel optimistic and even more excited about the design community.

I’m indebted to Nikki McDonald at Peachpit, who championed ...