Willem Van Lancker
| Willem Van Lancker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 4, 1987 Providence, Rhode Island, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Rhode Island School of Design |
| Occupation | CPO of Oyster |
| Website |
www |
Willem Van Lancker is an American Internet entrepreneur and product designer who is best known for being the co-founder and Chief Product Officer[1] of ebooks company Oyster. Previously he was a design lead for Google Maps where he worked on Google Maps for iOS and "The New Google Maps."[2][3] He began his career at Apple where he helped create Apple's emoji while an intern at the company.[4]
Van Lancker was named one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 in 2015.[5]
Education
Van Lancker received a BFA with honors in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design.[6]
References
- ↑ https://www.oysterbooks.com/about
- ↑ "Google Maps × Willem Van Lancker". Willem Van Lancker. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- ↑ "Google Maps: Designing the Modern Atlas". Core77. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- ↑ http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/emoji-2012-12/
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfg45jhhh/willem-van-lancker-27/
- ↑ http://portfolios.risd.edu/vanlancker
External links
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