William Wondriska (1931-2016) was an American illustrator and writer known for his children's books, including 'A Long Piece of String' and 'The Sound of Things'. He founded Wondriska Associates, a design firm recognized for branding work with notable clients like Disney and the National Gallery of Art. Wondriska served as president of Hartford Art School, and his legacy includes a design award for students. His work gained renewed attention after a 2010 reissue of his book, highlighting its simplicity. He lived in Concord, Massachusetts until his death.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Wondriska belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Oak Park, Illinois
Cause of Death: complications of Parkinson's disease
Educated At: Yale University | Art Institute of Chicago
Occupation: illustrator | writer | graphic designer
Employers: Wondriska Associates | Hartford Art School
Awards Received: William Wondriska Graphic Design Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 6 Cancer 58 | 8 Cancer 12 | 7 Libra 33 |
| Moon | 2 Capricorn 54 | 2 Virgo 54 | 0 Gemini 57 |
| Mercury | 6 Cancer 51 | 3 Leo 37 | 24 Virgo 39 |
| Venus | 17 Gemini 54 | 24 Taurus 35 | 13 Libra 51 |
| Mars | 10 Virgo 30 | 7 Virgo 1 | 9 Scorpio 45 |
| Jupiter | 25 Cancer 58 | 4 Cancer 32 | 15 Leo 43 |
| Saturn | 21 Capricorn 13 | 1 Aries 40 | 16 Capricorn 59 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 5 | 29 Taurus 40 | 17 Aries 46 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 33 | 2 Aries 9 | 6 Virgo 42 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 3 | 3 Aquarius 9 | 22 Cancer 4 |
| Rahu | 10 Aries 5 | 21 Pisces 58 | 5 Aries 7 |
| Ketu | 10 Libra 5 | 21 Virgo 58 | 5 Libra 7 |
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