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A Preview of the design for the 1984 Olympic Games

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  • Format Brand Guidelines, Poster
  • Designer/s Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
  • Year 1983
  • Client/Publisher Olympic Games
  • Size 178mm x 280mm (folded)
Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
Deborah Sussman was a pioneer of Environmental Graphic Design, known for blending bold graphics with architecture—a practice she called “graphitecture.” Her vibrant, place-driven work was shaped by deep cultural research and collaborations with architects, planners, and artists. Celebrated internationally, Sussman’s colorful, community-focused designs have had a lasting influence on generations of designers. Explore related designers including April Greiman and Lance Wyman. See also New Wave and 1970s graphic design history.

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A Preview of the design for the 1984 Olympic Games designed by Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
A Preview of the design for the 1984 Olympic Games designed by Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
A Preview of the design for the 1984 Olympic Games designed by Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
A Preview of the design for the 1984 Olympic Games designed by Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
A Preview of the design for the 1984 Olympic Games designed by Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
A Preview of the design for the 1984 Olympic Games designed by Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
A Preview of the design for the 1984 Olympic Games designed by Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
A Preview of the design for the 1984 Olympic Games designed by Deborah Sussman and Paul Prejza
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