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Matthew Frederick
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Matthew Frederick | |
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| Occupations | Architect, urban designer, author |
| Known for | 101 Things I Learned series |
| Notable work | 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School |
| Awards | Independent Publisher Book Award (2008) |
Matthew Frederick is an American architect, urban designer, and author. He is the creator, editor, and illustrator of the 101 Things I Learned series. His debut book, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School (2007), was a Los Angeles Times bestseller and has been translated into over 25 languages.[1] The series has been described as a "household classic" in design education.[2]
Education and career
[edit]Frederick is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His professional background includes teaching at several institutions, including the Boston Architectural College and Wentworth Institute of Technology.[3] He previously served as a program head at a community college in Boston, where he identified a "fog" in professional education characterized by complex and abstract theories that could cloud foundational principles. To address this, he used a "normative master-apprentice" teaching style, focusing on clear directives for students learning basic design concepts.
In 2007, he published his first book with MIT Press. That volume, which serves as a primer on design, drawing, and presentation, became a bestseller for the publisher.[4] The book was informed by his classroom handouts and his philosophy of "informed simplicity." In 2008, Frederick was awarded a Silver Medal in the Architecture category at the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards) for the work.[5]
Following the publication of the first book, the rights to the ongoing series were acquired by the Crown Publishing Group. Frederick expanded the series to cover various professional fields, serving as editor and illustrator while collaborating with experts in specific disciplines appropriate to each volume.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]Frederick's work has been noted for its accessibility, distilling professional concepts into concise lessons. The Designer's Review of Books highlighted the "Zen-like" presentation emphasizing foundational thoughts rather than "abstruse" jargon.[6] Design publications such as Declad have noted that his visual style serves as a "handbook of inspiration" for both students and practitioners.[7]
Selected works
[edit]- 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School (2007) – Author and illustrator
- 101 Things I Learned in Urban Design School (2018) – Author (with Vikas Mehta)
- 101 Things I Learned in Film School (2010) – Author (with Neil Landau)
- 101 Things I Learned in Engineering School (2013) – Series Editor and illustrator (with John Kuprenas)
- 101 Things I Learned in Law School (2013) – Series Editor and illustrator (with Vibeke Norgaard Martin)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "101 Things I Learned Official Website". 101 Things I Learned. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "N.A.W. Takeover: 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School". Architecture Foundation. October 23, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "101 Things I Learned in Architecture School by Matthew Frederick". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ "101 Things I Learned in Architecture School". MIT Press. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Book in Focus: 101 things I learnt in Architecture school". Rethinking The Future. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "101 Things I Learned in Architecture School Review". Designer's Review of Books. December 17, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "101 Things I Learned in Architecture School by Matthew Frederick". Declad. Retrieved January 3, 2026.