Rajie Cook
Rajie Cook (July 6, 1930 – February 6, 2021), also known as Roger Cook, was an American graphic designer, artist, Palestinian peace activist, humanitarian and photographer.
Rajie Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 6, 1930 |
| Died | February 6, 2021 (aged 90) |
| Other names | Roger Cook |
| Education | Pratt Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Graphic designer, artist |
| Years active | 1953–2021 |
| Spouse | Margit Schneider (m. 1955) [1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Awards | Presidential Award for Design Excellence (1985) |
Cook was born in Newark, New Jersey.[1][2] He was president of Cook and Shanosky Associates, a graphic design firm he founded in 1967.
His graphic design and photography have been used by IBM, Container Corporation of America, Montgomery Ward, Bristol Myers Squibb, Black & Decker, Volvo, Subaru, AT&T, New York Times, Bell Atlantic, BASF and Lenox.
Cook died in Newtown, Pennsylvania on February 6, 2021 at the age of 90.[1]
References
- Genzlinger, Neil (February 25, 2021). "Rajie Cook, Who Helped Make Sense of Public Spaces, Dies at 90". The New York Times. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- Ragan, Margo (June 16, 2017). "Signage & Bluegrass". Bucks County Magazine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
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