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The remarkable print and computer graphics legacy of the first graphic designer appointed to the faculty at MIT. The remarkable legacy of Muriel Cooper (1924–1994), designer, educator and researcher, can be divided into two categories: print and computer graphics. While she was most recently known for her work in electronic communication, she got her start in print, more specifically, book design. In 1952, Muriel became the director of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s new Office of Publications (now Design Services). She left in 1958 to travel on a Fullbright Scholarship in Milan, Italy. On her return to Boston, she opened her own studio, Muriel Cooper/Media Designer, and soon, MIT became her biggest client—especially after she designed the MIT Press logo in '63. By 1967, Muriel was design and media director of MIT Press where she turned a pivotal point in her career. Under her art direction, she published more than 500 books—most notable The Bauhaus (1969)—and had more than 5

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