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Artrosil B Advertisement designed by Franco Grignani in 1953. Scanned from Gebrauchsgraphik 03, 1956
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Franco Grignani’s Pharmaceutical Advertising Design

Franco Grignani’s ability to push design boundaries with his clients is a testament to his artistic eye and talent. His work on Bellezza d’Italia remains a fantastic example of how design can elevate and transform pharma goods.

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Alfieri & Lacroix Advertisement designed by Franco Grignani. Scanned from Gebrauchsgraphik 04, 1962
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Advertisements for Alfieri & Lacroix by Franco Grignani

Franco Grignani (1908-1999) was one of the twentieth century’s most important Italian graphic designers. Scanning the inner pages of Gebrauchsgraphik 04, 1962, I have managed to collate a selection of the advertisements created in the 1950s and early 1960s, showcasing his groundbreaking design work.
mlfineart-matteolampertico-franco-grignani-dissociazione-al-bordo-n.-145-1967 copy
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My Grandfather Franco Grignani, with Emiliano Grignani

Emiliano Grignani is the grandson of Franco Grignani, one of the most versatile and influential Italian designers. Well-known for his advertising, painting and the way he could visualise motion in such a unique way. I interviewed Emiliano to find out more about Franco and his influence on graphic design and the great resource, https://www.francogrignani.info.

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