He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts on February 25, 2010 in Washington D.C. for his services and contributions to graphic design.
Upon his death, he was cremated and his ashes returned to his wife.
He was a lifelong liberal Democrat.
Founded Push Pin Studios.
A folk music fan and champion of Tiny Tim.
Co-founder of New York magazine.
Designed the logos for "I (Heart) NY", DC Comics, the 1966 psychedelic Bob Dylan profile poster, the Brooklyn Brewery logo and the Peter, Paul & Mary logo.