Paul Rand was a legendary graphic designer born in 1914 in Brooklyn, New York. He started his career early, designing signs for his father's grocery store and school events. Rand went on to create iconic logos for many major corporations, including IBM, Westinghouse, UPS, and ABC. He was renowned for his ability to design simple yet memorable logos that captured the essence of each company. Rand had a long and prolific career, producing books, articles, and teaching at universities into his later years. He is considered one of the most influential graphic designers of the 20th century.