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The infobox says that Mau's birth place is Sudbury, while the text of the article states it is Pembroke. This discrepancy needs to be resolved. 15:49, 20 January 2023 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dan scott (talk • contribs)
It's interesting how folks keep editing out the fact that Massive Change, which is about socially progressive design, was funded by Altria aka Phillip Morris, a company that profits off death. badfeng 13:35, 2 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I've removed the sentence connecting Altria to the Republican Party. It's not particularly relevant to the controversy at hand, and seems to be non-NPOV.
pentagram link to the geometrical figure, not the design group
Edit Requests: Information Box, Introduction & Life and career[edit]
Part of an edit requested by an editor with a conflict of interest has been implemented.
I am submitting a request for edits on behalf of Bruce Mau as part of my work with Freeman for Golin (formerly GolinHarris). The requested edits, enclosed in the collapsible box below, propose several changes and updates to the information box, introduction and Life and career sections of the article. Please let me know if there are any edits or issues with the requested edits below. I am happy to make updates to the requests, find additional sources, and whatever else may be needed to help make the process as simple as possible for an editor willing to assist me. If the edits are approved, I am happy to make changes under the supervision and guidance of a Wikipedia editor who does not have a COI, if this is what the editor would prefer. Thanks in advance for the help!
Requested Edits
1. Information box: Mau's occupation information is outdated.
Formatted reference 2: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Oates|first1=Greg|title=CMOs Are Investing More in Live Events to Engage Distracted Audiences|url=https://skift.com/2016/06/08/cmos-are-investing-more-in-live-events-to-engage-distracted-audiences/|website=Skift.com|publisher=Skift|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
2. Information Box: The Global Creative Leadership Award is not the correct name of the award.
Before: Global Creative Leadership Award (2009)
After: Louise Blouin Foundation Global Creative Leadership Award (2009)
Formatted reference: <ref>{{cite web|title=Previous Blouin Foundation Award Honorees|url=http://www.creativeleadershipsummit.org/previous-blouin-foundation-award-honorees|website=Creative Leadership Summit|publisher=Creative Leadership Summit|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
3. Information Box: Bruce Mau has been awarded more awards than those listed. Add the two additional awards, listed below.
Add/After:
Philadelphia Museum of Art Collab Design Excellence Award (2015)
Cooper Hewitt 2016 Smithsonian Design Museum National Design Awards: Design Mind (2016)
Formatted reference 1: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Crimmins|first1=Peter|title=Philly Art Museum recognizes Bruce Mau, visionary designer — of ideas|url=http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/arts-culture/88439-philly-art-museum-recognizes-bruce-mau-visionary-designer-of-ideas|website=Newsworks|publisher=Whyy/Newsworks|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 2: <ref>{{cite web|title=Collab Design Excellence Award|url=http://www.philamuseum.org/collab/|website=Philadelphia Museum|publisher=Philadelphia Museum of Art|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 3: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Lasky|first1=Julie|title=National Design Awards Announced|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/05/style/national-design-awards-2016.html?_r=2|website=New York Times|publisher=The New York Times Company|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 4: <ref>{{cite web|title=2016 NATIONAL DESIGN AWARD WINNERS|url=http://www.cooperhewitt.org/national-design-awards/2016-national-design-awards-winners/|website=Cooper Hewitt|publisher=Smithsonian Design Museum|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
4. Information Box: The Practice section is outdated. Bruce now works with Freeman as well.
Formatted reference 1: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Angles|first1=Chris|title=Quantum Announces New Family of Wide Area Storage Solutions for Managing|url=http://data-storage-newscom.blogspot.com/2012/11/quantum-announces-new-family-of-wide.html|website=Data Storage News|publisher=Data Storage News|accessdate=30 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Palmer|first1=Barbara|title=Design Thinking on Exhibit|url=http://www.pcmaconvene.org/design/design-thinking-on-exhibit/|website=PCMA Convene|publisher=PCMA Convene|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 2: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Oates|first1=Greg|title=CMOs Are Investing More in Live Events to Engage Distracted Audiences|url=https://skift.com/2016/06/08/cmos-are-investing-more-in-live-events-to-engage-distracted-audiences/|website=Skift.com|publisher=Skift|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
5. Information Box: The projects section does not include many of the projects Bruce has worked on. I understand if this is too many to include in this section, as I'm not sure what the appropriate number to include is. However, listed below are several other projects Mau has been a part of.
Add:
Arizona State University
Coca-Cola
Gagosian Gallery
Getty Research Center
Guateamala
Herman Miller
Indigo Books
Institute Without Boundaries
McDonald's
New Meadowlands Stadium
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Work on What You Love: Bruce Mau Rethinking Design
Formatted reference 1: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Hall|first1=Tom|title=Freeman appoints Coca-Cola and McDonald’s designer|url=http://www.exhibitionworld.co.uk/2016/01/17/freeman-appoints-coca-cola-mcdonalds-designer/|website=Exhibition World|publisher=Mash Media Group Ltd.|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 2: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Robinson|first1=Joe|title=Innovation Gurus: Bruce Mau and John Kao|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/219487|website=Entrepreneur|publisher=Entrepreneur Media|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 4: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Elliot|first1=Stuart|title=THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING; The acquisitive MDC Partners expands again, this time buying a stake in Bruce Mau Design.|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/04/business/media-business-advertising-acquisitive-mdc-partners-expands-again-this-time.html|website=The New York Times|publisher=The New York Times Company|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
6. Introduction: The introductory paragraph reads a little confusing. We suggest reworking it, so that the general information comes first, followed by paragraphs that highlight his major accomplishments. Additionally, this edit adds a sentence about his work with Freeman, which began in 2015.
Before: Bruce Mau (born October 25, 1959) is a Canadian designer. From 1985-2010, Mau was the creative director of Bruce Mau Design (BMD), and the founder of the Institute without Boundaries. In 2010 Mau went on to establish The Massive Change Network in Chicago. He started as a graphic designer but later focused on architecture, art, museums, film, eco-environmental design, and conceptual philosophy.
After: Bruce Mau (born October 25, 1959) is a Canadian designer. He started as a graphic designer but later focused on architecture, art, museums, film, eco-environmental design, and conceptual philosophy.
From 1985-2010, Mau was the creative director of Bruce Mau Design (BMD), and the in 2003, he founded the Institute Without Boundaries in collaboration with the School of Design at George Brown College, Toronto. In 2010 Mau went on to establish co-found The Massive Change Network in Chicago with Bisi Williams.
In 2015, Freeman, a global provider of brand experiences, appointed him Chief Design Officer. Mau works with Freeman to drive innovation in the events industry.
Formatted reference 1: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Jermyn|first1=Diane|title=Bruce Mau uses design to create positive change|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-managing/bruce-mau-uses-design-to-create-positive-change/article4315015/|website=The Globe and Mail|publisher=The Globe and Mail Inc.|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 2: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Robinson|first1=Joe|title=Innovation Gurus: Bruce Mau and John Kao|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/219487|website=Entrepreneur|publisher=Entrepreneur Media|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 3: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Sisson|first1=Patrick|title=Bruce Mau leads design brainstorm by encouraging leaps in thought|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/chi-bruce-mau-design-innovation-bsi-story.html|website=Chicago Tribune|publisher=Chicago Tribune|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 5: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Oates|first1=Greg|title=CMOs Are Investing More in Live Events to Engage Distracted Audiences|url=https://skift.com/2016/06/08/cmos-are-investing-more-in-live-events-to-engage-distracted-audiences/|website=Skift.com|publisher=Skift|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
7. Life and career: The paragraph about his work with Freeman does not expand upon what he does for the company.
Before: As of November 19, 2015, Bruce Mau is the Chief Design Officer for Freeman, the world's largest brand experience company and service contractor to the events industry specializing in face-to-face marketing.
After: As of November 19, 2015, Bruce Mau is the Chief Design Officer for Freeman, the world's largest brand experience company and service contractor to the events industry specializing in face-to-face marketing. As Chief Design Officer, he helps Freeman drive innovation and produce events that are relevant in the social media age.
Formatted reference 2: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Oates|first1=Greg|title=CMOs Are Investing More in Live Events to Engage Distracted Audiences|url=https://skift.com/2016/06/08/cmos-are-investing-more-in-live-events-to-engage-distracted-audiences/|website=Skift.com|publisher=Skift|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
8. Life and career: The section does not include anything about how Bruce was recognized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art with the Design Excellence Award.
Between the paragraph about Freeman and the paragraph about the 2016 Cooper Hewitt Award, add the following sentence as it's own paragraph: In 2015, Bruce Mau was recognized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art with the Design Excellence Award which identifies a visionary architect or designer of things.
Formatted reference: <ref>{{cite web|title=Designing the Future with Bruce Mau|url=https://www.design.upenn.edu/pennpraxis/work/designing-future-bruce-mau|website=University of Pennsylvania|publisher=University of Pennsylvania School of Design|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
9. Life and career: The date Massive Change Network was founded is incorrect. It was founded in 2010, not 2009.
Before: In 2009 Bruce Mau and Bisi Williams founded the Massive Change Network.
After: In 2010 Bruce Mau and Bisi Williams founded the Massive Change Network.
Formatted reference: <ref>{{cite web|title=Bruce Mau Exhibited and Honored By Philadelphia Museum of Art|url=http://gdusa.com/news/bruce-mau-exhibited-and-honored-by-philadelphia-museum-of-art|website=Graphic Design USA|publisher=Graphic Design USA|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
10. Life and career: There is information available about the clients and projects Bruce Mau has worked on that is not included here.
Add the following paragraph at the end of the section: Mau's 25 years of experience in design innovation has included collaborations with many of the world’s leading institutions, corporations, heads of state, entrepreneurs and artists, including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, MTV, Herman Miller, MoMA, Seattle Public Library, New Meadowlands Stadium, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Walt Disney Imagineering, Arizona State University; the countries of Saudi Arabia, Guatemala, Denmark; and world leaders like Frank Gehry, Larry Gagosian and Rem Koolhaas, among others.
Formatted reference 1: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Hall|first1=Tom|title=Freeman appoints Coca-Cola and McDonald’s designer|url=http://www.exhibitionworld.co.uk/2016/01/17/freeman-appoints-coca-cola-mcdonalds-designer/|website=Exhibition World|publisher=Mash Media Group Ltd.|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 2: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Robinson|first1=Joe|title=Innovation Gurus: Bruce Mau and John Kao|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/219487|website=Entrepreneur|publisher=Entrepreneur Media|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Formatted reference 4: <ref>{{cite web|last1=Elliot|first1=Stuart|title=THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING; The acquisitive MDC Partners expands again, this time buying a stake in Bruce Mau Design.|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/04/business/media-business-advertising-acquisitive-mdc-partners-expands-again-this-time.html|website=The New York Times|publisher=The New York Times Company|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
11. Life and career: There is information available about Bruce Mau's various speaking engagements that is not included here.
Add the following paragraph at the end of the section: Throughout his career, Mau has lectured widely around the world. He delivered the 2007-2008 DeeDee and Herb Glimcher Lecture at Ohio State University, the 2012 Class Day Address at Harvard Graduate School of Design and the 2014 Rhode Island School of Design Commencement keynote speech.
Formatted reference 3: <ref>{{cite web|title=Bruce Mau to Deliver Keynote Address at Rhode Island School of Design’s 2014 Commencement|url=http://www.risd.edu/press-releases/2014/Bruce-Mau-to-Deliver-Keynote-Address-at-Rhode-Island-School-of-Design%E2%80%99s-2014-Commencement/|website=Rhode Island School of Design|publisher=Rhode Island School of Design|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Approved without changes: 1, 4, 6, 9 – Thanks for providing the in-line citations, be sure to include them in your edit.
Needs modifications/discussion: 2,3 – my concern is that the infobox is supposed to be a concise summary of the individual, not a exhaustive list of all the awards Mau has received. 7 – the existing sentence was too promotional and I cut it down. "Driving innovation" is a very vague description. Can you go into specific detail about Mau's role at Freeman? It sounds like one of his main duties is crafting long-term plans for each design project. 8 – I substituted this sentence: "At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Mau exhibited his designs for books, graphics, and social projects. He received the Museum's Design Excellence Award in 2015." There are too many one sentence paragraphs in this article, and ones that share similar ideas should be combined.
Declined: 5, 10, 11. As it stands, the article doesn't need more listings of projects Mau worked on or places he lectured. What it really needs is a solid section explaining his style, his principles, what sets his work apart from other designers. The article needs paragraphs that synthesize what elements are common to his work. For example, in this article from The Globe and the Mail, Mau believes in incorporating nature into urban landscapes. In this Q&A by Maclean, Mau talks about using design to promote sustainability and environmentalism, by making the ecologically-friendly choice visually and logistically attractive. Research details about the aesthetics and purpose of his design. Then, you can use his projects as examples, incorporated into this framework to illustrate his work. The more I'm reading about Bruce Mau, the more fascinated I am with this designer's vision. I salute you for your chance to work with this article. You have the opportunity to transform this article from the typical PR-generated listing of accomplishments and awards into a biography where every casual reader, not just those in the industry, can understand Mau's work. That's my suggestion for the direction you should take this article, and I hope it helps. Altamel (talk) 22:21, 21 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, Altamel - Thank you so much for your help with this. I went ahead and made changes 4, 6 and 9, which you had approved above. I'm not sure how to address Edit #1, because it deals with formatting the template for the information box and this isn't something I've had experience with. A quick question - if I have an updated image of Mau, what's the best way to go about having it updated on his page? I'm reviewing the rest of your comments and edits to help improve this page. I'll update here when I have additional information and edits ready to go. Thanks again for your help! JessicaWinski (talk) 17:42, 6 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]
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Approved without changes: 1, 4, 6, 9 – Thanks for providing the in-line citations, be sure to include them in your edit.
Needs modifications/discussion: 2,3 – my concern is that the infobox is supposed to be a concise summary of the individual, not a exhaustive list of all the awards Mau has received. 7 – the existing sentence was too promotional and I cut it down. "Driving innovation" is a very vague description. Can you go into specific detail about Mau's role at Freeman? It sounds like one of his main duties is crafting long-term plans for each design project. 8 – I substituted this sentence: "At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Mau exhibited his designs for books, graphics, and social projects. He received the Museum's Design Excellence Award in 2015." There are too many one sentence paragraphs in this article, and ones that share similar ideas should be combined.
Declined: 5, 10, 11. As it stands, the article doesn't need more listings of projects Mau worked on or places he lectured. What it really needs is a solid section explaining his style, his principles, what sets his work apart from other designers. The article needs paragraphs that synthesize what elements are common to his work. For example, in this article from The Globe and the Mail, Mau believes in incorporating nature into urban landscapes. In this Q&A by Maclean, Mau talks about using design to promote sustainability and environmentalism, by making the ecologically-friendly choice visually and logistically attractive. Research details about the aesthetics and purpose of his design. Then, you can use his projects as examples, incorporated into this framework to illustrate his work. The more I'm reading about Bruce Mau, the more fascinated I am with this designer's vision. I salute you for your chance to work with this article. You have the opportunity to transform this article from the typical PR-generated listing of accomplishments and awards into a biography where every casual reader, not just those in the industry, can understand Mau's work. That's my suggestion for the direction you should take this article, and I hope it helps. Altamel (talk) 22:21, 21 November 2016 (UTC)
