

“The ten participants from the Werkplaats Typografie asked an equal number of Dutch graphic designers to join forces with them during their work period in the Chaumont Graphic Arts Festival (F). Dutch Resource is a report of that collaboration: in ten different sections, each person’s working method becomes apparent and we are shown how the dialogue was put into effect. The book gives an accurate picture of the uncompromising practice of today’s graphic designer, a specialist and jack-of-all-trades in one, who is not only meant to be a good designer but often works as a writer, researcher, editor, curator, critic and photographer as well.”
Contributors: LUST, Karen van de Kraats, Mevis & Van Deursen, Louise Døssing, Julia Born, Susanne Stetzer, Roma Publications, Layla Tweedie-Cullen, Irma Boom, Darcy D. Jeffs, Maureen Mooren & Daniël van der Velden, Jeffrey C. Ramsey, Stuart Bailey, Sven Herzog, Will Holder, Marie Proyart, Experimental Jetset, Karen Willey, Jop van Bennekom, Toshimasa Kimura
www.werkplaatstypografie.org
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From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
Advertising Design, Artefact Spotlight, Design Archive Feature, Typography & Type Design
An article by Jan Tschichold illustrated with examples of publicity produced by Brann of Zürich.
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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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Emiliano Grignani is the grandson of Franco Grignani, one of the most versatile and influential Italian designers. Well-known for his advertising, painting and the way he could visualise motion in such a unique way. I interviewed Emiliano to find out more about Franco and his influence on graphic design and the great resource, https://www.francogrignani.info.
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