Zero – Hans Schleger – A Life of Design 1898 – 1976 published for the exhibition at London Institute Gallery 15 February – 14 March 2002.
Details
Format: Book
Designer/s: Hans Schleger / Zero
Year: 2002
Client/Publisher: London Institute, London
Hans Schleger signed his work as Zéró. He studied in Berlin and for five years worked as freelance designer the United States. He later set up his own studio in London. He was commissioned by The Council of Industrial Design to design the symbol for their Design Centre in the Haymarket, London. As well as a desiner, he was a visiting lecturer to the Chelsea Polytechnic, the Central School of Arts and Crafts, the Royal College of Art, all in London, and the Regional College of Art, Manchester.
Zero – Hans Schleger – A Life of Design 1898 – 1976, London Institute Gallery, 2002
Zero – Hans Schleger – A Life of Design 1898 – 1976, London Institute Gallery, 2002
Zero – Hans Schleger – A Life of Design 1898 – 1976, London Institute Gallery, 2002
Hans Schleger signed his work as Zéró. He studied in Berlin and for five years worked as freelance designer the United States. He later set up his own studio in London. He was commissioned by The Council of Industrial Design to design the symbol for their Design Centre in the Haymarket, London. As well as a desiner, he was a visiting lecturer to the Chelsea Polytechnic, the Central School of Arts and Crafts, the Royal College of Art, all in London, and the Regional College of Art, Manchester.
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