2024 - Stefan Sagmeister
Sagmeister is a designer, artist, and author who creates optimistic narratives about happiness, beauty, and hope. His books, exhibitions, and installations are eagerly awaited by designers around the world.
Steinmetz Lecture Series
Steinmetz Lecture Series
2023 - Paula Scherer
Paula Scher has inspired generations of graphic designers. She studied illustration at Tyler School of Art, where she discovered her love of typography.
2022 - Lucille Tenazas
Lucille Tenazas — whose groundbreaking creative career opened up graphic design to diverse influences and personal voices — as this year’s William O. Steinmetz ’50 Designer-in-Residence.
2021 - Black Women In Graphic Design
2021 - Black Graphic Design, Past and Future
Lisa Strausfield
MICA presents the 2019 Wm. O. Steinmetz ’50 Designer-in-Residence, Lisa Strausfield. Strausfeld is internationally renowned for her work in design and technology, particularly information visualizations.
Zachary Lieberman
MICA presents the 2018 Wm. O. Steinmetz ’50 Designer-in-Residence, Zachary Lieberman.