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Gebrauchsgraphik, 10, 1955

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Robert L. Leslie: The New York Time’s promotional success story
Eberhard Hölscher: Alte Geigenzettel • Old violin label
Eberhard Hölscher: Manuale Typographicum
Ludwig Ebenhöh: Italian advertisements

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Hiroshi Ohchi
Hiroshi Ohchi was a renowned Japanese author and designer with a diverse body of work including poster designs, packaging design, advertising, and cover designs. He became the first art director of IDEA magazine, Japan's leading design magazine. The magazine was first published in 1953 and authored several books on design, contributing his insights to the field. Ohchi's work has been recognized and celebrated in major design exhibitions, including several at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Explore related designers including Yusaku Kamekura and Ikko Tanaka. See also Japanese Modernism and Idea magazine.
Gebrauchsgraphik
A German design magazine published from 1924 onwards, devoted to commercial art and advertising design.

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Gebrauchsgraphik, 10, 1955. Cover design by Hiroshi Ohchi
Gebrauchsgraphik, 10, 1955. Cover design by Hiroshi Ohchi

 

Gebrauchsgraphik, 10, 1955 - Pino Tovaglia Feature
Gebrauchsgraphik, 10, 1955 – Pino Tovaglia Feature

 

Gebrauchsgraphik, 10, 1955 - Pino Tovaglia Feature
Gebrauchsgraphik, 10, 1955 – Pino Tovaglia Feature
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