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Form is a German design and culture publication founded in 1957. This cover, is one of the many designed by Karl Oskar Blase.

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Form, Internationale Revue 28, December 1964. Designed by Karl Oskar Blase
Form, Internationale Revue 28, December 1964. Designed by Karl Oskar Blase
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Emiliano Grignani is the grandson of Franco Grignani, one of the most versatile and influential Italian designers. Well-known for his advertising, painting and the way he could visualise motion in such a unique way. I interviewed Emiliano to find out more about Franco and his influence on graphic design and the great resource, https://www.francogrignani.info.

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