Big news in the design world today: well-known designer Bill Stumpf, best known as one of the designers behind the now infamous Aeron chair, has died at the age of 70. For those outside the profession, for designers this is a little like hearing of the death of a famous film director. Imagine if you heard that Ridley Scott Steven Spielberg had passed away. Same difference.

From the interviews I’ve read over the years, Stumpf sounded like a classy individual. He’ll be missed by the profession.