Designer: Richard Hess

Richard Cletus Hess was an American illustrator

Richard Cletus Hess was an American illustrator and art director. He studied at Michigan State University and worked in advertising before establishing his own practice in 1965. His work appeared in publications including Esquire and The New York Times.

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Artefacts Featuring the Work of Richard Hess

Graphis 191, 1977/78

From the graphic design archive:

Graphis 191, 1977/78

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Richard Hess
  • Year: 1977
Graphis 178, 1975

From the graphic design archive:

Graphis 178, 1975

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Richard Hess
  • Year: 1975
Idea 113, 1972-7

From the graphic design archive:

Idea 113, 1972-7

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Richard Hess
  • Year: 1972

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