Gunther Kress was a prominent linguist and semiotician known for his work in the fields of communication and education. He focused on how people create meaning through various modes, such as language, images, and gestures. His research emphasized the importance of multimodality, which explores how different forms of communication interact and contribute to understanding. Kress was also a professor at University College London, where he influenced many students and scholars. He co-authored several influential books, including Reading Images, which examines visual communication. His contributions have significantly shaped the study of literacy and the ways we interpret information in a rapidly changing world.