William Li, a distinguished leader in the graphic arts industry, was awarded the esteemed Michael H. Bruno Award during a ceremony held at Toronto Metropolitan University. The award was presented by Mark Bohan, recognizing Li’s exceptional contributions to international standards and advancements in color technology.
The ceremony was attended by members of William Li’s family and faculty from the university’s Graphic Communications Management program, celebrating his decades-long commitment to innovation, collaboration, and standardization in the graphic arts.
Li was honored for his influential work with the International Color Consortium (ICC) and ISO TC130, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping global standards for color management, process control, and interoperability. His leadership as ICC Chair since 2006 and ISO TC130 JWG7 Convener since 2015 has helped unify industry practices and elevate the quality and consistency of print and digital color reproduction worldwide.
“William’s dedication to the advancement of color standards has had a profound impact on the graphic arts industry,” said Mark Bohan. “His work exemplifies the spirit of the Michael H. Bruno Award—driving innovation while fostering collaboration across organizations and borders.”
Li’s career in the graphic arts industry began in 1997 and has included leadership roles in software development, cloud architecture, and color technology. He has contributed to the development of key industry tools and standards, and has worked with organizations such as Idealliance, Ghent Workgroup, Fogra, and APTech to promote interoperability and technical excellence across the global print community.
The Michael H. Bruno Award, presented by TAGA (Technical Association of the Graphic Arts), honors individuals who have made outstanding technical contributions to the graphic arts industry. More information about the award can be found at taga.org/michael-h-bruno-award.
About TAGA
The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts is an international community of industry professionals and academics dedicated to scientific research and technological innovation in the diverse field of graphic communications. The Annual Technical Conference provides authors one of the premier platforms for communication, publication, and outreach in the graphic communications industry. During the event, industry leaders, innovators, researchers, scientists, and end users can evaluate the latest R&D and learn how it can impact their own activities and business.
TAGA also supports the formation of TAGA Student Chapters that reinforce classroom and experiential learning. In addition to the learning that occurs during chapter meetings, the design and production of a research journal for the TAGA chapter competition, which takes place at the annual TAGA conference, develops industry-specific skills, along with skills in project management, technical writing, interpersonal communications, and in some cases, fundraising. Student participation in TAGA is an important part of the conference and the organization, helping to encourage the development of future industry leaders.
