Contents of Issue 10 of Typografia
Supplements
Three-colour invitation. Designed and typeset by Václav Šedivý. Printed by F. Švarc at the Bělský and Jeschek printing works
Two-colour letterhead and envelope. Designed by Emanuel Petlan of Plzeň. Printed by A. Maršíček at Grafia Workers’ Printing House
Two-colour advertising card. Designed by Jaroslav Kural of Plzeň. Printed by A. Maršíček at Grafia Workers’ Printing House
Two-colour cover. Designed by J. Dvořáček. Printed by K. Jandík at the Prague Joint-Stock Printing House
One-colour circular. Designed by Method Kaláb. Printed by Jan Martínek
Articles Included
“Editions of Typografia” and its First Volume
Richard Hrdlička: Comparative Survey (Conclusion)
Richard Martinčík: From the History of Czech Printing V
Literature and Miscellanies
Cover by Josef Rosol
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
Just like people, cities are complex systems. Planners and designers play a key role in making them function smoothly through well-designed signage systems and visual identities. These elements must not clutter the environment but instead serve to inform, direct, and warn the public effectively.
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Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Pubblicità in Italia 1957-58 gathers the best advertising in Italy, showcases the diverse talents and styles and the clients who were commissioning and embracing modern design.
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Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Poster Design, Regional Histories, Studios & Collectives
A total of 24 posters were created for the campaign during 1964, using the arrow symbol as a key features, representing power, motion and speed. The handmade lithographs use up to 19 colours, which were individually printed at large scale. The posters also utilise the brand colours red and yellow from Shells corporate identity.
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