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Method in Advertising
Nicolas Bentley by Ruari McLean
Design Training in the United States by Kenneth Holmes, OBE, MSIA
New Designs
The Designer’s Part in Press Advertising by Frederick A. Horn
Matches for Colour
Shoes on Parade
Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Kiyoshi Awazu (粟津) was a renowned Japanese graphic designer, known for his contributions across various creative fields including poster design, architecture, set design, filmmaking, and illustration. His unique style was commissioned by theatre groups, design and architecture magazines and various organisations for the covers of book covers and posters.
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Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Ephemera, Illustration, Members Only Content
Beyond his books, Dick Bruna's vivid colour and simplified forms found their way onto posters, packaging, murals and stamps, many of which feature in my growing collection.
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Design Archive Feature, Illustration, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
A while back, I bought a set of around 14 French travel guides produced by Shell that came in a leather pouch, each bearing the signature ‘D. Hamot.’ Determining the designer's full name proved to be a challenge. Their aesthetic could reflect the shifting design trends of the late 1960s.
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