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Technology makes possibilities. Design makes solutions. Art makes questions. Leadership makes actions.
John Maeda
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John Maeda
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: January 1
Computer Scientist
Designer
Graphic Designer
University Teacher
Seattle
Washington
Leadership
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