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Designer: Hans Michel

Articles Featuring the Work of Hans Michel

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Norman Granz presents Kid Ory, Programme, 1959. Designed by Hans Michel + Günther Kieser. Art Director Horst Lippmann
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Jazz Programmes designed by Hans Michel and Günther Kieser

After researching further into the work designed by their practice, I found ten programmes designed between 1958 and 1960. These programmes were designed for a variety of live jazz events in Germany and all followed the same format.

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Hans Michel and Günther Kieser. Advertising for the German Federal Mail
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Hans Michel and Günther Kieser. Advertising for the German Federal Mail

The advertising has a certain contrast of hand-drawn and mechanical. Produced entirely in black, it reminds us that the absence of colour can be highly effective. Hans Michel and Günther Kieser's illustrations bring a sense of both playfulness and a stylistic approach to a corporate client.

Artefacts Featuring the Work of Hans Michel

Atlas Filmheft 43 – Die Teuflischen designed by Hans Michel
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Atlas Filmheft 43 – Die Teuflischen

  • Format: Film Programme
  • Designer/s: Hans Michel
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Atlas Filmheft 41 - Polizeirevier Davidswache St. Pauli designed by Hans Michel
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Atlas Filmheft 41 – Polizeirevier Davidswache St. Pauli

  • Format: Film Programme
  • Designer/s: Hans Michel
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Atlas Filmheft 40 - Die Wendeltreppe designed by Hans Michel
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Atlas Filmheft 40 – Die Wendeltreppe

  • Format: Film Programme
  • Designer/s: Hans Michel
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Die Perlen der Krone. Die Kleine Filmkunstreihe 48 designed by Hans Michel
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Die Perlen der Krone. Die Kleine Filmkunstreihe 48

  • Format: Film Programme
  • Designer/s: Hans Michel
  • Year: 1965
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Typografische Monatsblätter, 04, 1961. Cover design by Emil Ruder
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Drawings for rhymes by Annie MG Schmidt, Netherlands Stamps, 1967. Designed by Wim Bijmoer
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A Visual History of the Netherlands Children’s Charity Stamps (Kinderpostzegels)

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Playing Cards, Takenobu Igarashi, Museum of Modern Art, 1993
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Takenobu Igarashi. Japanese Graphic Designer | 1944

Takenobu Igarashi was born in 1944 in Tokyo and is best known for his typographic work as both a sculptor and designer. His work in over 30 permanent museum collections and continues to inspire designers today.