Under the enthusiastic leadership of Gert Dumbar, studio Dumbar was the leading graphic design agency in the Netherlands in the 1980s and 1990s. Their customers included the Dutch Railways, PTT, NOB, Artifort, Rijksmuseum, Ministry of Agriculture, Police. This book focuses in detail on the PTT’s corporate identity.
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
Design Archive Feature, Ephemera
Graphic design continues to be documented and an increase in individualised documentation and curated social media accounts are furthering our knowledge of design from a worldwide historic standpoint. I would not feel complete without the collected design that spans the shelves of my archive. It’s my identity, my passion and my hobby.
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Corporate Identity & Branding, Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Giovanni began his work with Olivetti in March 1938, and his work was showcased in various exhibitions and had a clear distinctive style that amplified the Olivetti brand image. His design defined the company’s visual image, and the iconic geometric designs are still as powerful and engaging today as they were in the 1950s.
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Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Movements, Regional Histories
Japanese modern design was heavily influenced by European art movements, particularly modernism and the Bauhaus school. As Japan's advertising industry expanded, it increasingly drew from Western culture, especially television and film, resulting in designs that were eclectic, vibrant, and infused with modernist energy.
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