Idea 391, 2020-10

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Idea is a Japanese design magazine that has been published since 1953, covering typography, visual identity, and contemporary graphics.

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Idea 391, 2020-10
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Katia Pecoraro: The dualism between system and freedom, design and life.

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Katia Pecoraro: The dualism between system and freedom, design and life.

"Talking about myself as a designer is something that requires a powerful dialogue with my life experiences. In a radical way, I apply an exercise in which design forms become projections of life, extensions of meaning that constantly involve senses."

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Helmut Schmid Typography –  A new monograph published by Lars Müller Publishers

Book Reviews & Press Releases

Helmut Schmid Typography – A new monograph published by Lars Müller Publishers

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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Logos and Lettering by Adrian Frutiger, André Gürtler and Bruno Pfäffli

Corporate Identity & Branding, Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Typography & Type Design

Logos and Lettering by Adrian Frutiger, André Gürtler and Bruno Pfäffli

Working alongside André Gürtler and Bruno Pfäffli, Adrian Frutiger designed many logo designs. Here is a selection of the designs which were featured in Der Druckspiegel, December 1961. I have also translated and rewritten the descriptions to provide more depth.

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