Syd Mead

I came across this designer after seeing the film Tron, which Mead worked on extensively (the original, that is), along with other notable movies such as Blade Runner and Aliens. Mead was born in Minnesota in 1933, and has since become well known for his conceptual futuristic designs. Apart from work in sci-fi Hollywood productions, he has worked for motor companies, electronics manufacturers, and a variety of other companies in need of his unique design skills. He launched the company Syd Mead Inc. in 1970, and has been working in a plethora of design fields since. However, he is still best known for his work in conceptual and futuristic designs. Some of his most important works include:

Conceptual designs for the following films: The Island, Tron, The Jetsons, Alien, Blade Runner
Work for Ford Motor Company and PHILLIPS Electronics
Gundam Robot Design

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Syd Mead's Sentury II by: Syd Mead

http://www.sydmead.com/v/10/splash/