‘ITC Avant Garde Gothic Condensed is based on the popular Avant Garde Gothic typeface designed by Herb Lubalin and Tom Carnases. The condensed version has been drawn in four writes by Ed Benguiat for ITC.’
Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Movements, Regional Histories
Wolfgang Weingart's artistic design delved into the intricacies of Swiss typography, skillfully dissecting its elements while venturing into texture and type experimentation. His layered montages radiated dynamic kinetic energy, standing in stark contrast to the minimalist approach of his instructors, embracing a more maximalist aesthetic.
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Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content
A collection of letterpresses German brochures from 1959/1960 designed by Hans Geipel for Süddeutsche Rundfunk (SDR), the South German Radio Network based in Stuttgart.
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Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Poster Design, Regional Histories
The best poster designs from Die besten Plakate des Jahres 1956 with a translated foreword by Jakob Rudolf Welti. Featuring the work of Herbert Leupin, Carl B. Graf, Carlo Vivarelli and Emil Ruder.
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