Wolfgang C.R. Mezger (1955), was originally a typographer. He studied design at the design academy in Schwäbisch Gmünd, graduating in 1979. He was also awarded the Braun Prize in 1980. In 1983, he established his own design firm. From 1981 to 1989 he taught at various design academies in Berlin, London and Schwäbisch Gmünd. Today, Wolfgang C.R. Mezger and a small team work for top international firms in the design sector. His firm has won more than 40 international design prizes.