‘An overview of the work of 20th-century graphic design icon Tom Eckersley – packed with hundreds of his instantly recognisable designs. From iconic posters for the Post Office and London Transport to designs for brands such as Guinness, this richly illustrated book explores the work of influential British poster artist and design teacher Tom Eckersley (1914–1997).’
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
Corporate Identity & Branding, Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
The typographic designs produced for the National Theatre by Ken Briggs are not only iconic and depict the Swiss typographic style of the time, but remain a key example of the creation of a cohesive brand style.
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Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Max Huber was born in 1919 in Switzerland. He studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule (School of Arts and Crafts) in Zurich where he excelled in graphic design and photography. Huber worked across advertising, packaging, design and industrial design. He had a distinctive style that skillfully blended bright hues with photomontage.
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Ephemera, Design Archive Feature, Illustration, Members Only Content
100 Indian matchbox labels, c.1945–1975. Nationalist iconography, illustrated wildlife, and trade marks from small manufacturers across India
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