Massimo Vignelli

Massimo Vignelli
Born(1931-01-10)January 10, 1931
DiedMay 27, 2014(2014-05-27) (aged 83)
NationalityItalian, American
EducationPolitecnico di Milano
Occupation(s)Graphic designer, industrial designer, architect
Organization(s)Vignelli Associates, Unimark International
SpouseLella Vignelli

Massimo Vignelli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmassimo viɲˈɲɛlli]; January 10, 1931 – May 27, 2014) was an Italian designer who worked in several areas, including packaging, housewares, furniture, public signage, and showroom design. He worked within the modernist tradition, emphasizing simplicity by using basic geometric shapes. He co-founded Vignelli Associates with his wife, Lella.