Notable Designers in Portraits of Design

”Graphic designers, with whom I often collaborate, have mesmerized me with their ability to bring my photographs to life in print,” said John Madere in Portraits of Design.

In his new self-promotion, Madere uses Mohawk Kromekote's photo reproduction quality to bring graphic designers to life.

Madere, an award-winning photographer, has a passion for capturing the mystery of people on film. In his self-promotion, Portraits of Design, Madere gives us a glimpse into the personalities of some of the most recognized graphic designers of our time. Milton Glaser graces the cover and, in order of appearance are: Stefan Sagmeister, Paula Scher, Stephen Doyle, Michael Bierut, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Chip Kidd, April Greiman, Seymour Chwast and Ellen Lupton.

Along with the captivating portraits, Madere shares anecdotes of each photo session including Massimo Vignelli's camera prototype and Chip Kidd's impressive collection of Batman memorabilia.

What do the subjects think about their portraits? ”I can't speak for the other subjects, but I would say that John's photograph makes me look unrealistically cool (and anyone who sees it before meeting me in person is in for a tremendous disappointment),” jokes Michael Bierut.

Designed by Lynda Decker, President and CEO of Decker Design, Portraits of Design was a two-year-long process. Decker, who suggested Madere create a book around these portraits said, ”This was a highly collaborative effort. John and I often discussed the work and legacy of each of the designers. My team and I worked to create a disciplined grid and varied pacing but decided to subordinate 'design' to the beauty of the images. John's images are extraordinary therefore fine art photography books became our model for the design. I have long been a fan of uncoated paper and haven't worked with Kromekote in many, many years. Using it for Portraits of Design gave me a new appreciation for the sheet's ability to remarkably reproduce photographic detail,” said Decker.

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