ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The path leading to this book has been marked by a great many characters who have encouraged, provoked, and prompted me to do so much more than I ever imagined. To them, I am forever indebted.

To my colleagues at Florida State University, it’s a pleasure to work amongst a constellation of such stars. Your quest to provide the world with the most passionate and thoughtful designers never ceases to amaze me. A special thank you to my chair Lisa Waxman, Ph.D., and Jill Pable, Ph.D., who have brought special encouragement and insight into this book.

Thank you to those who have moved this book forward through its many iterations. I am eternally grateful to my copy editor, Nancy Deyo, and to my contributors, who have added thoughtful insight and diverse perspectives, Annette Tully, Ron Honn, Eric Ibsen and Janet Pogue McClaurin, the last of whom deserves my eternal gratitude for taking a chance on me in the first place. I am also very grateful for those who have shared their work and images, Christine Titus, Anna Osborne, and Emily Swerdloff. Without the Routledge team of Judith Newlin, Amy Kirkham, Mhairi Bennett, and William Burch, this book would not be possible.

To my current and former students, you give me purpose. It’s an honor to work with such amazing talent, who are fearless in tackling the world’s challenges. I hope in some small way this book will contribute to your future success.

Finally to my family, Ken, Sandy, Todd, and Ethan, who have encouraged me every step along the way, showing me that anything is possible.