[1] His family lived in Garfield Heights and he attended Saturday morning classes at the Cleveland Museum of Art where he developed his drawing skills.

[1] Michael Bierut graduated in 1980 from DAAP with a bachelors of science in graphic design and moved to New York City to work for Massimo Vignelli.

The studio at that time didn't have a computer or fax machine and Bierut was responsible for hand creating mechanical boards.

Michael Bierut has done projects like I Want To Take You Higher, an exhibition on the psychedelic era for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has served as a design consultant to United Airlines.

He has also developed the environmental graphics for the New York Times building, designed for Phillip Johnson's Glass House, and redesigned the magazine The Atlantic.

[8] Prior to the 2016 Presidential election, he worked with two Pentagram designers to create the logo for Hillary Clinton's campaign, emphasizing its simplicity and boldness to make it memorable.

[13] His influence extends beyond design circles and his commentary can be found on public radio, appearing on “Studio 360” with Kurt Andersen.

Bierut in 1989 was elected to the Alliance Graphique Internationale, and in 2003, he was named to the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame.