John Maeda

John Maeda is a renowned artist, professor, and author in the field of design and technology. He is also the author of several books on design and technology, including The Laws of Simplicity, The Aesthetics of Machines, Design by Numbers, and Creative Code. Maeda has been praised for his ability to thoughtfully incorporate technology and mathematics into his art, as well as his ability to use technology to create beautiful, meaningful work.

Maeda was born in Seattle, Washington in 1966 and was surrounded by the arts from an early age. His mother was a musician and a painter, and his father was a mathematician. Maeda was inspired by his parents and combined their interests in his early work.

Maeda received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1989 and then a master’s degree in computer science from Tsukuba University in Japan in 1991. After mastering both traditional art and modern technology, he returned to the United States and assembled a unique combination of knowledge and experience to become a global leader in the design, technology, and creative fields.

Maeda’s first book, The Laws of Simplicity, was published in 2006 and is dedicated to the pursuit of "less but better." This book provides readers with simple and straightforward rules that help guide the design process, such as "reduce," "organize," and "be flexible." This book was incredibly influential and has been translated into 22 languages. Maeda is also the author of several other books, such as Design by Numbers, Creative Code, and The Aesthetics of Machines. Each of these books focuses on a different aspect of Maeda’s design and technology philosophy.

Throughout his career, Maeda has also served as an educator in the design and technology fields, lecturing at universities and design studios around the world. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Maeda Institute, a research organization dedicated to the pursuit of innovation and culture in design and technology. Maeda’s passion for design and technology, combined with his unique combination of knowledge and experience, has made a lasting impact on the field.

Maeda is a prolific creator and an influential thinker, whose work strives to make the complex simple. He is an inspiring figure for anyone interested in design, technology, or creative coding, and his books are must-reads for those hoping to catch up on the current state of design and technology. Maeda is also a sought after speaker, and his lectures around the world continue to inspire new generations of designers and technologists.