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Eric Benson, born in Arizona and raised in Mid-Michigan, received his BFA in Graphic Industrial Design from the University of Michigan in 1998. He has worked professionally as a UI/UX designer for companies such as Razorfish and Texas Instruments. Later, he obtained his MFA in Design from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006. His MFA thesis became an internationally recognized, award-winning sustainable design website, focusing on the life-centered systems thinking that informs designers' approaches to critical issues and responsible solutions. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor in Graphic Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he focuses on climate action and sustainable design. Benson's research and work are recognized globally, featured in notable venues including the Walker Art Center and the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. He also runs a climate action podcast, Climify, and is involved in various projects that highlight the importance of sustainability in design. Benson has published and lectured internationally on sustainable design, solidifying his position as a thought leader in the field.
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