Designed for the opening of the exhibition in April 1970 in Karlsruhe. The exhibition showcased the work of Tito Agnoli, Sergio Asti, Gae Aulenti, Mario Bellini, Bertone, Luigi Colombini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Enzo Mari, Alio Martinelli, Bruno Munari, Pininfarina, Gio Ponti, Gino Safatti, Tobia Scarpa, Ettore Sottsass, Gino Valle, Marco Zanuso, Zagatto and Pio Manzu. The cover design features one of the many paintings by Italian designer Franco Grignani.
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Design Archive Feature, Advertising Design, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Nikon commissioned Yusaku Kamekura to design numerous posters, packaging designs and advertisements for Nikon. He used abstract forms, an impactful use of colours, along with his skilful reduction of messaging.
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Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Each year, leading Dutch artists were commissioned to design the covers and inner pages of Drukkersweekblad en Autolijn. Including designers included Dick Elffers, Willem Sandberg, Jan van Toorn, Wim Crouwel, and Jurriaan Schrofer. The journal documented important design trends and developments in The Netherlands.
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Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
A great way to visualise these stylistic variations and their progression is by looking through magazine covers and interior pages produced during the movement. The covers of Typografia that best represent the Czech Secese style of Art Nouveau were produced between 1907 and 1911.
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