Born in Bosnia.

Illustrated and art directed posters, record covers and comics in Europe.

Arrived in U.S. in 1986.

Was commissioned as an illustrator for many major U.S. magazines and newspapers.

In 1991, became Art Director at Time Magazine and was in charge of the international edition.

In 1992, became Art Director of New York Times Op-Ed pages.

In 1995, established Mirko Ilic´ Corp., a graphic design, 3D computer graphics and motion picture title studio.

Received Medals from Society of Illustrators, Society of Publication Designers, Art Directors Club, I.D. Magazine, Society of Newspaper Design, and others.

Vice president of New York chapter AIGA from 1994 to 1995.

Taught advanced design classes at Cooper Union with Milton Glaser, and teaches Master Degree classes in illustration at the School of Visual Arts.

Co-author of Genius Moves: 100 Icons of Graphic Design with Steven Heller.

Co-author of Handlettering in the Digital Age with Steven Heller.

Co-author of The Design of Dissent with Milton Glaser.

Co-author of Anatomy of Design with Steven Heller.

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