BLADE RUNNER, ALIENS, TRON, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, 2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT, STAR WARS, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, TIMECOP, MISSION TO MARS...and more. Futuristic worlds, technology and products — far beyond our own limited imaginations — were vividly realized through the talents of one of the greatest visionary masters of our time who has now passed — Syd Mead. Originally from St. Paul, MN, Syd made his way to Southern California and expanded his talents at ArtCenter