It is with a heavy heart that we mark the passing of the incredible artist Drew Struzan—an illustrator whose work shaped not only Hollywood advertising but also the way many of us remember our childhood, our cinema-memories, and the magic of film. He died on October 13, 2025, at the age of 78.

Graphic design is everywhere. It’s on the labels of your favorite tea, the sign outside your favorite bakery, the phone app you can’t live without, and the logo that makes you instantly smile. Yet behind every polished design is a story.