Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Legendary Futurist and Concept Designer Syd Mead Passed Away at 86
Legendary artist Syd Mead, visual futurist, motion picture concept designer, industrial designer, and automotive designer who was an inspiration to everyone working in these design fields, has died at the age of 86 of complications of a lymphoma.
Disney fans will also remember him for his concept designs for TRON ( below ) or Tomorrowland ( above ), and of course Blade Runner. D&M pays tribute to this great artist with a selection of his artworks below, make sure to click on each to see them in big size.
Syd Mead also did this artwork showing a futuristic castle and i thought what a great idea it was!
Pictures: copyright Syd Mead, Disney
He was also the one who designed the futuristic city of Paris in the Timekeeper attraction. Sadly, he will never know the new year.
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