Content includes:
Maillol as a Draughtsman (Dr. Erwin Gradmann)
Old Postal Art in Switzerland (Hans Kasser)
Flags (Dr. A. Bruckner)
English Advertising in War (C.F.O.Clarke)
The Photographer Werner Bischof (Hans Finsler)
Japanese Matchboxes (Dr. Albert Baur)
Switzerland Exhibits Abroad (Karl Egender)
“Fortune” – Europe in 1918 and America Today (Hans Kasser)
Books in Switzerland (Hans Kasser)
Mountebanks’ Handbills
A Mediaeval Book of Fables
In Memory of J.E. Wolfennberger (Otto Baumberger)
Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Poster Design, Regional Histories
One of the main features in Gebrauchsgraphik 08, 1962 is focused on the 1961/62 annual poster awards in Germany. Over 400 posters were submitted to the awards.
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Design & Politics, Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Movements, Regional Histories
The 1960s was an era characterised by political, social, and cultural shifts. The counterculture movement emerged as a response to the perceived failures of the mainstream establishment, sparking a wave of activism and alternative ideologies. And with these an array of printed matter. Counterculture publications, often referred to as the "underground press," became powerful platforms for dissent, expression, and the exploration of new ideas.
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Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content
The dedication of Gebrauchsgraphiks editors and publishers significantly influenced the spread and impact of graphic design, documenting countless designers who might otherwise have been forgotten over the last century since its first issue hit newsstands. Design magazines play a crucial role in supporting the design profession and remain vital resources for designers and historians alike.
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