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Paul Rand

American graphic designer (1914–1996)
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Paul Rand
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Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[16]
Date of birth
August 15, 1914, December 15, 1914[2][8]
Date of death
November 26, 1996
Place of birth
Brooklyn
Place of death
Norwalk
Country of citizenship
United States[9]
Occupation
designer, graphic designer, teacher
Educated at
Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design, Yale University, Haaren High School[10][11][12][13]
Award received
AIGA Medal, honorary Royal Designer for Industry[14][15]
Official website
www.paulrand.design[20]
Cause of death
cancer[17]
Languages spoken, written or signed
English[22]
Copyright status as a creator
works protected by copyrights
Family name
Rand[18]
Given name
Paul[19]
Has works in the collection
Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum
Manner of death
natural causes[21]
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WikiProject Smithsonian Names
🏷️ Also known as
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Artnet artist ID
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Artsy artist ID
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FAST ID
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Goodreads author ID
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Grove Art Online ID
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Museum of Modern Art artist ID
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Philadelphia Museum of Art entity ID
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Quora topic ID
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Has works in the collection 4
Museum of Modern Art, Art Institute of Chicago, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum
Educated at 3
Yale University, Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design
Occupation 3
teacher, designer, graphic designer
Award received 1
honorary Royal Designer for Industry
Cause of death 1
cancer
Country of citizenship 1
United States
Family name 1
Rand
Given name 1
Paul
Instance of 1
human
Languages spoken, written or signed 1
English
Manner of death 1
natural causes
Place of birth 1
Brooklyn
Place of death 1
Norwalk
Sex or gender 1
male
← Cover art by 1
Exile and the Kingdom
← Creator 1
IBM
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Paul Rand was born on August 15, 1914, in Brooklyn [1][2][3][4][5] and was a citizen of the United States [6]. He worked as a designer, graphic designer, and teacher [5][7][8], and received his education at Haaren High School, Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design, and Yale University . He was honored with the AIGA Medal and the title of honorary Royal Designer for Industry [9].

Rand died on November 26, 1996, in Norwalk [1][2][3][4][8][5], due to cancer . His professional contributions spanned design and education, grounded in the institutions where he studied . His recognition included prestigious awards in the design field [9]. He remained active in his occupations until his death [5][7][8].

Body

Education

Educated at Pratt Institute[10], a private university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1887[25], headquartered in New York City[26]; Parsons School of Design[11], a college[27], in United States[28], founded in 1896[29]; Yale University[12], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1701[32], headquartered in New Haven[33]; and Haaren High School[13], a high school[34], in United States[35].

Recognition

Awards received include AIGA Medal[14] and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[15], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37].

FAQs

Where was Paul Rand born?

Paul Rand's place of birth was Brooklyn[1].

Where did Paul Rand die?

Paul Rand passed away in Norwalk[3].

What did Paul Rand do for work?

Paul Rand worked as designer[5], graphic designer[6], and teacher[7].

Where did Paul Rand go to school?

Paul Rand was educated at Pratt Institute[10], Parsons School of Design[11], Yale University[12], and Haaren High School[13].

What awards did Paul Rand receive?

Honors received include AIGA Medal[14] and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[15].

Related Entities

IBM Museum of Modern Art San Francisco Museum of Modern Art United States

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  3. [16] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [5] ↑ . Artists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [2] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  15. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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