Question 1

True or false: He co-founded New York Magazine with Clay Felker in 1968.

Accepted Answer

True. Glaser co-founded the magazine and created its distinctive logo, which is still in use today.

Question 2

True or false: Glaser created the 'Bob Dylan' poster with his silhouette and rainbow hair in 1966.

Accepted Answer

True. That poster, featuring Dylan’s profile with psychedelic hair, became a classic of 1960s pop culture.

Question 3

True or false: He taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York for over 50 years.

Accepted Answer

True. Glaser began teaching at SVA in the 1950s and continued until his death in 2020, influencing generations of designers.

Question 4

True or false: Milton Glaser designed the iconic 'I ♥ NY' logo on a napkin in a taxi.

Accepted Answer

True. Glaser sketched the logo on a napkin while stuck in a taxi, and it became one of the most imitated logos in history.

Question 5

True or false: Glaser was the only designer to ever win the National Medal of Arts.

Accepted Answer

False. He did win the National Medal of Arts in 2009, but other designers like Charles and Ray Eames also received it.

Question 6

True or false: Glaser designed the original logo for the Trump Vodka brand.

Accepted Answer

False. That logo was designed by other firms; Glaser actually created the logo for the 'Trump University' real estate program.

Question 7

True or false: Milton Glaser never worked on any restaurant logos or menus.

Accepted Answer

False. He designed logos for several restaurants, including the famous 'Colors' identity for a New York eatery.

Question 8

True or false: Glaser believed that good design should always be sustainable and eco-friendly.

Accepted Answer

False. While he valued quality, Glaser famously argued that design’s primary role is communication, not necessarily sustainability.

Milton Glaser Trivia Questions