Stefan Sagmeister: Lecture and Book Signing Tues, Feb 6, 12pm Stefan Sagmeister will discuss his work as a designer, artist, and author. Sagmeister creates optimistic narratives about happiness, beauty, and hope. His books, exhibitions, and installations are eagerly awaited by designers around the world. After the lecture, he will sign copies of his latest book, Now Is Better (Phaidon, 2023). The William O. Steinmetz ‘50 Designer-in-Residence program is named after MICA alumnus, faculty member, and trustee Bill Steinmetz (1927–2016). The residency, which brings renowned designers to MICA’s campus, was created in 2009 thanks to an endowment fund established by Betty Cooke ’46 (Art Education BFA) as well as gifts from others in honor of Bill.