During Massimo’s last days, his family invited admirers to send him letters. I visited Massimo last Friday as he was opening some of these letters, and it was clear he valued each and every one. While I was there, he also visited with students he had taught. I overheard him say, “One of the greatest things you can do is teach.” Even in his last days, he wanted to give back to future generations of designers.
It’s difficult to summarize the life and accomplishments of someone who contributed so much to the world of design. But what inspires me most is that Massimo’s influence has changed design forever. Even though he’s no longer with us, his designs live on.