Born in New York City, NY, Kramer did his undergraduate work at The Institute of Design in Chicago, IL, and received his MFA from Yale in New Haven, CT. He also studied at the Royal College of Art in London as a Fulbright Scholar. Kramer taught at the Ontario College of Art and Design for 21 years. He is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate (D.Des.) from the College. A highly successful graphic designer, Kramer was awarded the Order of Ontario for his contributions to the cultural life of the Province. Kramer’s paintings were most recently on view in a solo exhibition at the Arta Gallery of Toronto.