According to Pentagram partner Michael Bierut, who worked for Vignelli for 10 years, “Luca said that Massimo would be thrilled to get notes of good wishes from people whom he’s touched or influenced – whether personally or remotely – over the years. Luca has visions of huge mail bags full of letters. I know that one of Massimo’s biggest fantasies has been to attend his own funeral. This will be the next best thing. Pass the word.”

Last friday Bierut spoke at the “What Design Can Do” conference and dedicated his presentation to Massimo Vignelli, sharing the news that the graphic designer is sadly, terminally ill. Vignelli will be spending his last days at his home in New York.