German-born, Tschichold is one of the most outstanding and influential typographers of the 20th century, He cleared away the old typography of pre-1925 and made room for a modern, structured and regulated new typography. His work is characterised by rigorous structure, asymmetrical placement of contrasting elements, and layouts based on horizontal and vertical underlying grids.Read More →
Paul Bacon was not a household name, but anyone who has a passion for books will have seen his works. Bacon was an artist, who used minimal imagery and bold typography to sell famous novels such as, “Catch 22” by Joseph Heller, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest’s and Phillip Roth’s “Portnoy’s complaint?Read More →
Born in Paris, Robert Bonfils was a French graphic artist, painter, and designer. He studied at the École Germain-Pilon in 1903 and at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1906.
He worked for Henri Hamm, a furniture designer. His work included paintings, bookbindings, ceramics for Sèvres, Bianchini-Frerier silk, wallpaper and interior design layouts. He designed the tea room at the Au Printemps department store in Paris. With depictions of the seasons, he decorated the wall.Read More →
Dan Friedman (1945–1995) was a pioneering graphic designer, artist, and educator, challenging traditional norms of design and leaving a dynamic legacy in American design history.Read More →
Giovanni Pintori, an Italian graphic designer known for his work with Olivetti, created minimalist designs using geometric shapes and symbols. He won numerous awards and continued his work independently.Read More →
Yusaku Kamekura’s 1957 Nikon poster showcases his innovative graphic design, establishing a significant partnership that enhanced both his and Nikon’s branding globally.Read More →
Less dramatic accomplishments and contributions to the culture of modern civilisation by artists, artisans and designers have been but little publicised. It was in 1937 that a mild-mannered, quiet and kindly man was recognised as a real genius – Frederic W. Goudy, one of the most famous type designers in the world!Read More →
Selwyn Image (1849–1930) was a British artist and designer in the Arts and Crafts Movement, renowned for stained glass, book illustration, furniture, and embroidery designs.Read More →
Hermann Zapf (1918 – 2015), a renowned typeface designer, created popular typefaces like Palatino, Optima, and Zapfino, covering the evolution of technology over 50 years.Read More →
Laura Knight, a British painter and ceramics decorator, made significant contributions to art, including designs for tableware and glassware, and serving as a war artist.Read More →