Rajie Cook

American graphic designer (1930–2021)

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(1930-07-06)July 6, 1930
DiedFebruary 6, 2021(2021-02-06) (aged 90)
Other namesRoger Cook
EducationPratt Institute
Occupation(s)Graphic designer, artist
Years active1953–2021
Spouse
Margit Schneider
(m. 1955)
[1]
Children2[1]
AwardsPresidential 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

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 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.
  2. Ragan, Margo (June 16, 2017). "Signage & Bluegrass". Bucks County Magazine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.