Content includes:
Systematic Book Design? by Jost Hochuli
Writing Design–Toward a Culture of Code by Stéphanie Vilayphiou & Alexandre Leray (Stdin)
A Conversation With Karel Martens by Robin Kinross
An Important Encounter by Wim Crouwel
A Non-nostalgic Encounter with Modern Typography Roland Früh
Before a Manifesto by Metahaven
Back Cover, graphic design, typography, etc. is a publication focused on thinking and analyzing graphic design and typography’s practices; and to a larger extend visual arts. Back Cover is a featuring showcase for major figures from all over the world who make or review the visual environment we live in; and whose works, ideas or opinions are strong and relevant. Designers of all kind are particularly encouraged to publicise their word in it.
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
Helmut Schmid Typography explores the typographer’s oeuvre in its entirety. The book’s generous design allows each image to breathe, and the accompanying texts narrate Schmid’s life and career in an informative and pleasant manner.
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Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Wolfgang Bäumer's advertising design for Bayer, Klöckner Works and the Lottery. His adaptable design aesthetic alongside his skills of convening messaging through visuals are fantastic examples of mid-century German graphic design.
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Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content
Notes on transit and network map design, including the iconic London Underground map by Harry Beck, the importance of visual clarity, and the role of accessible design in timetable design.
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