Mirko Ilić
World known Graphic Artist MIRKO ILIC Corp.
Born in Bosnia
In Europe illustrated and art-directed posters, record covers, and comics
Arrived in U.S. in 1986
Was commissioned as illustrator for many of the major magazines and newspapers in the U.S.
In 1991 became Art Director at Time Magazine, in charge of International Edition
In 1992 became Art Director of New York Times Op-Ed pages
In 1995 established Mirko Ilic Corp., a studio specializing in editorial, identity design and hospitality design, as well as 3-D computer illustrations and graphics.
Received medals from Society of Illustrators, Society of Publication Designers, Art Directors Club, I.D. Magazine, Society of Newspaper Design, and others.
Works featured in over 200 books and 500 magazines.
360-page monograph “Mirko Ilic” by Dejan Krsic published (AGM, Croatia, 2008).
Extended English version of monograph, “Mirko Ilic: Fist to Face” by Dejan Krsic published by Print Publishing, 2012.
Taught advanced design classes at Cooper Union with Milton Glaser
Teaches Master Degree classes in Illustration at the School of Visual Arts.
Co-author of the book with Steven Heller
“Genius Moves: 100 Icons of Graphic Design With”
(North Light Books, USA, 2001.)
Also published and translated in China, UK.
Co-author of the book with Steven Heller
“Handwritten”
(Thams & Hudson, UK, 2004.)
Also published and translated in Spain, France.
Co-author of the book with Milton Glaser
“The Design of Dissent“
(Rockport, USA, 2005.)
Also published and translated in Spain, Korea, Japan, Russia.
Co-author of the book with Steven Heller
“The Anatomy of Design”
(Rockport, USA, 2007)
Also published and translated in Poland, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Russia.
Co-author of the book with Steven Heller
“Icons of Graphic Design”
(Thames & Hudson, UK, 2008.)
Also published and translated in France, Spain, Italy.
Co-author of the book with Steven Heller
“Stop, Think, Go, Do”
(Rockport, USA, 2011.)
Co-author of the book with Steve Heller
“Lettering Large”
(Monacelli Press, USA, 2013)