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Graphic designers in Britain – Michael James
So many foreigners
Industry’s press: Roy Bell
Sweet and savoury
Penrose 65 – book review
The ‘punchy outfit’ of David Wozencroft: N. Phillips
The pack age
Something new under the Sun: James Moran
Let’s clear the air – What’s wrong with printers?: F. E. Newman
Let’s clear the air – What’s wrong with print buyers?: Peter Bentley
Jonathan Well’s commentary: paper for print
Will photo-polymer plates replace the electro?
The alphabet for instant layout: J. Cousins
Type book for typographers
Small offset – the print buyer’s sheet anchor
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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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Design Archive Feature, Illustration, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
A while back, I bought a set of around 14 French travel guides produced by Shell that came in a leather pouch, each bearing the signature ‘D. Hamot.’ Determining the designer's full name proved to be a challenge. Their aesthetic could reflect the shifting design trends of the late 1960s.
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Why Graphic Culture Matters is a compilation of 46 thought-provoking essays by renowned design critic Rick Poynor, delving into the realms of art, design, and visual communication.
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