William 'Bill' Moggridge- Designer, Innovator, Author and Educator |
The first laptop- GRiD Compass computer, 1982 |
Before his death, Bill served as director of the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York. He was given a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 at the National Design Awards, in a ceremony at the White House, presided over by First Lady Michelle Obama. Soon after, he also won the Prince Philip Designers Prize, Britain’s most prestigious design award.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Karin; their sons, Alex and Erik; and his brother, Hal. The tribute video below tells the story of Bill's philosophy, life, and impact on the world. love+live.life!
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