Pace Setting Efforts in Technology and Design win Harold Hambrose the Carnegie Mellon Alumni Prize

October 25, 2005

CEO of Electronic Ink takes the spotlight for his breakthrough contributions in bringing a user–centered approach to the design of technology

DATELINE: PHILADELPHIA – Harold Hambrose, Chief Executive Officer of 15–year–old Electronic Ink, has been awarded the 2005 Alumni Merit Award by Carnegie Mellon’s Alumni Association for his breakthrough contributions to the design and technology industries. If you are to be known by the company you keep, Hambrose becomes an elite member of a world–renowned group when he receives this honor on October 28, 2005 at Carnegie’s Homecoming Weekend. Former recipients include: Arthur J. Pulos, author of The American Design Ethic and American Design Dream and pioneer in the field of industrial design; Steven Bocho, Emmy Award winning writer and producer; Holly Hunter, Academy Award winner, and Phillip M. Pearlstein, American Painter.

Mr. Hambrose was selected among Carnegie Mellon Alumni for meeting the awards criterion of demonstrating exceptional accomplishments in his chosen field, to which he has become a distinguished leader, “thereby bringing honor to the nominee” at a formal ceremony.

“We are pleased to present Harold Hambrose with this award for his contribution to technology design upon graduating from Carnegie Mellon”, said Daniel Green, President of Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association. “His pioneering efforts in introducing user–centered design to the digital world and his success in business serve as a positive example for future graduates.”

“I am honored to join the recipient list of this prestigious award at my alma mater”, said Hambrose. “I was graduated from Carnegie Mellon with the idea of making technology easier to use. Receiving this recognition on the fifteenth anniversary of my company reinforces the importance of the work we do at Electronic Ink, and it’s a great way to celebrate.”

Founded in 1990, Electronic Ink pioneered the development of a user–centered design process and set a standard for the technology industry to follow. Under the direction of Hambrose, Electronic Ink has helped many Fortune 500 Companies to close the communication gap between their technology assets and the users who rely on them. Electronic Ink is a privately held corporation with offices in Philadelphia, PA, Vancouver, Canada, and London, England. For additional information about Electronic Ink, visit www.electronicink.com or call 215.922.3800.

About Electronic Ink

From its headquarters in Philadelphia – and at offices in New York, London and Raleigh – Electronic Ink improves the design and usability of software applications, enterprise software and browser-based applications. The company’s staff of nearly 80 experts is dedicated to conducting groundbreaking work in data visualization, user interface design, usability and human factors, and business process analytics for an elite client roster. For more than 18 years, the company’s solutions have earned superior results for the world’s most notable brands in energy, financial services, health care, media and government. Across all categories, clients continue to select Electronic Ink for its proven ability to impact efficiency and maximize productivity.