Willem Van Lancker

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Willem Van Lancker
Born (1987-10-04) October 4, 1987 (age 36)
Providence, Rhode Island, US
Nationality American
Alma mater Rhode Island School of Design
Occupation CPO of Oyster
Website www.willemvanlancker.com

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

  1. https://www.oysterbooks.com/about
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  4. http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/emoji-2012-12/
  5. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfg45jhhh/willem-van-lancker-27/
  6. http://portfolios.risd.edu/vanlancker

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