Dick Bruna (1927–2017) was a world-renowned Dutch graphic designer, illustrator, and author, celebrated for his masterful minimalism. While globally famous for creating the beloved children’s character Miffy (Nijntje), Bruna initially revolutionized mid-century book design through his extensive work for the Zwarte Beertjes (Little Black Bears) paperback series. His instantly recognizable aesthetic is defined by bold black outlines, a strict palette of primary colors, and a brilliant reduction of complex ideas into clean, iconic geometric shapes.