Paul Rand

American graphic designer (1914–1996)
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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].

Paul Rand

Summary

Paul Rand is a human[1]. He was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on +1914-08-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Norwalk[4]. He died on +1996-11-26T00:00:00Z[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 (481 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 +1914-08-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paul Rand was born on +1914-12-15T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Paul Rand died on +1996-11-26T00:00:00Z[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's image is recorded as Paul rand loc.jpg[18].
  • Paul Rand is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Rand's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Rand's ISNI is recorded as 0000000117623261[21].
  • Paul Rand's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 49363268[22].
  • Paul Rand's GND ID is recorded as 119357844[23].
  • Paul Rand's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n50053901[24].
  • Paul Rand's Union List of Artist Names ID is recorded as 500063342[25].
  • Paul Rand's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 13175602r[26].
  • Paul Rand's IdRef ID is recorded as 075691841[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Rand's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1914-08-15T00:00:00Z[3] and +1914-12-15T00:00:00Z[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 +1996-11-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Norwalk[4]. The cause of death was cancer[43].

Why It Matters

Paul Rand ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (481 views/month, #6,820 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

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].

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  4. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Artists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [43] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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