Paul Rand

American graphic designer (1914–1996)
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Paul Rand
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Paul Rand

Summary

Paul Rand is a human[1]. He was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on August 15, 1914[3]. He passed away in Norwalk[4]. He died on November 26, 1996[5]. He worked as a designer[6], graphic designer[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,978 views/month, #6,820 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Rand was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Paul Rand died in Norwalk[4].
  • Paul Rand was born on August 15, 1914[3].
  • Paul Rand was born on December 15, 1914[10].
  • Paul Rand died on November 26, 1996[5].
  • Paul Rand held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Paul Rand's professions included designer[6].
  • Paul Rand's professions included graphic designer[7].
  • Paul Rand worked as a teacher[8].
  • Paul Rand's education included a stint at Pratt Institute[12].
  • Paul Rand's education included a stint at Parsons School of Design[13].
  • Paul Rand's education included a stint at Yale University[14].
  • Paul Rand's education included a stint at Haaren High School[15].
  • Paul Rand received the AIGA Medal[16].
  • Paul Rand received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry[17].
  • Paul Rand is recorded as male[18].
  • Paul Rand's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Paul Rand's Commons category is recorded as Paul Rand[20].
  • The cause of death was HIV/AIDS[21].
  • Paul Rand's family name is recorded as Rand[22].
  • Paul Rand's given name is recorded as Paul[23].
  • Paul Rand's official website is recorded as https://www.paulrand.design/[24].
  • Paul Rand's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Paul Rand's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Paul Rand's Commons Creator page is recorded as Paul Rand[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Rand's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 15, 1914[3] and December 15, 1914[10].

Education

Educated at Pratt Institute[12], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1887[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Parsons School of Design[13], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1896[34]; Yale University[14], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1701[37], headquartered in New Haven[38]; and Haaren High School[15], a high school[39], in United States[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include designer[6], graphic designer[7], and teacher[8].

Recognition

Awards received include AIGA Medal[16] and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[17], an award[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Death and Burial

Paul Rand died on November 26, 1996[5]. He passed away in Norwalk[4]. The cause of death was HIV/AIDS[21].

Why It Matters

Paul Rand ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,978 views/month, #6,820 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Paul Rand born?

Paul Rand's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Where did Paul Rand die?

Paul Rand passed away in Norwalk[4].

What did Paul Rand do for work?

Paul Rand worked as designer[6], graphic designer[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Paul Rand go to school?

Paul Rand was educated at Pratt Institute[12], Parsons School of Design[13], Yale University[14], and Haaren High School[15].

What awards did Paul Rand receive?

Honors received include AIGA Medal[16] and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[17].

References

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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