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Ken Garland - British Graphic Designer

Montage, Galt Toys, Packaging Design

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The Montage game/set wasn’t designed by Ken, but the packaging and instructions, were designed by Ken Garland & Associates in 1966

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  • Format: Packaging Design
  • Designer/s: Ken Garland & Associates
  • Year: 1960s
  • Client/Publisher: James Galt and Company (Galt Toys)
Ken Garland studied at the London Central School of Arts and Crafts in the 1950s and was taught by Herbert Spencer, Anthony Froshaug and Jesse Collins. Whilst at the School he studied alongside designers Ken Briggs, Alan Fletcher and Colin Forbes.

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Montage, Galt Toys, Packaging Design design by Ken Garland and Associates
Montage, Galt Toys, Packaging Designed by Ken Garland and Associates
Montage, Galt Toys, Packaging Design design by Ken Garland and Associates
Montage, Galt Toys, Packaging Designed by Ken Garland and Associates
Ken Garland studied at the London Central School of Arts and Crafts in the 1950s and was taught by Herbert Spencer, Anthony Froshaug and Jesse Collins. Whilst at the School he studied alongside designers Ken Briggs, Alan Fletcher and Colin Forbes.
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