27th Edinburgh International Festival Programme, 1973

Hans Schleger, zero

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Format Programme
Designer/s Hans Schleger/Zero
Year 1973
Client/Publisher Edinburgh International Festival
Size 210mm x 297mm

Hans Schleger/Zero

Hans Schleger signed his work as Zéró. He studied in Berlin and for five years worked as freelance designer the United States. He later set up his own studio in London. He was commissioned by The Council of Industrial Design to design the symbol for their Design Centre in the Haymarket, London. As well as a desiner, he was a visiting lecturer to the Chelsea Polytechnic, the Central School of Arts and Crafts, the Royal College of Art, all in London, and the Regional College of Art, Manchester. Explore related designers including Tom Eckersley and Abram Games. See also British Modernism, British graphic design history, and 1940s graphic design history.
Hans Schleger signed his work as Zéró. He studied in Berlin and for five years worked as freelance designer the United States. He later set up his own studio in London. He was commissioned by The Council of Industrial Design to design the symbol for their Design Centre in the Haymarket, London. As well as a desiner, he was a visiting lecturer to the Chelsea Polytechnic, the Central School of Arts and Crafts, the Royal College of Art, all in London, and the Regional College of Art, Manchester. Explore related designers including Abram Games and Tom Eckersley. See also British Modernism and 1940s graphic design history.

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Designed in the: 1970s

27th Edinburgh International Festival Programme, 1973. Designed by Hans Schleger/Zero and Associates.

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27th Edinburgh International Festival Programme, 1973

Hans Schleger, zero

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