John Daniel Smith (July 28, 1922 – June 1, 2013) was an American artist and the art director for Fisher-Price Born in Savannah, Ga., he developed his interest in art as a boy. He served in the Army during World War II as a cartographer with the 88th Infantry Division in North Africa and Italy. He attained the rank of staff sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star. In 1959, Mr. Smith began doing freelance and consulting work for Fisher-Price, then moved to East Aurora. As art director, he oversaw a period of rapid expansion and creativity at the company.