Robynne RayeandMichael Strassburgerare founding partners of Modern Dog Design Co., in Seattle, Washington. Raye is known for her imaginative, bold, and playful work in branding, poster, and packaging design. Strassburger is an instructor at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, has won countless design awards, and has lectured and exhibited worldwide. Raye and Strassburger are the co-authors ofModern Dog: 20 years of Poster Artby Chronicle Books.
He is the founder & principal of Thirst, an internationally recognized design consultancy founded more than twenty years ago. In addition to its work for major international companies, such as Absolut Vodka, the firm designs its own fonts.
Steven Heller is senior Art Director for the New York Times & author of over seventy books on art, culture, & design. He lives in New York City.