Wolfgang Weingart - Pioneer of Swiss New Wave
Design Archive FeatureDesigner ProfilesMembers Only ContentMovementsRegional Histories 1970s

Wolfgang Weingart – Pioneer of Swiss New Wave

Wolfgang Weingart’s artistic design delved into the intricacies of Swiss typography, skillfully dissecting its elements while venturing into texture and type experimentation. His layered montages radiated dynamic kinetic energy, standing in stark contrast to the minimalist approach of his instructors, embracing a more maximalist aesthetic.

Share:

Members Only Content. What membership unlocks

This article is one of nearly 200 members’ research pieces, researched and written directly from the physical archive in Bradford.

Join from £2.49/month for full access to this piece, plus every other member article, translated historic texts, and designer profiles researched from the collection.

Become a member from £2.49/month

Already a member? Log in below.

More Graphic Design History

Gebrauchsgraphik – Almost a Century of Design Reference

Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content

Gebrauchsgraphik – Almost a Century of Design Reference

The dedication of Gebrauchsgraphiks editors and publishers significantly influenced the spread and impact of graphic design, documenting countless designers who might otherwise have been forgotten over the last century since its first issue hit newsstands. Design magazines play a crucial role in supporting the design profession and remain vital resources for designers and historians alike.

Read Article
Guillermo Gonzalez Ruiz by Sigwart Blum, 1964

Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Regional Histories

Guillermo Gonzalez Ruiz by Sigwart Blum, 1964

A few years ago the publicity department of Siam di Tella found a collaborator who early in his studies of architecture was attracted by the problems of visual art. His name is Guillermo González Ruiz he was born in Chascomus (Province of Buenos Aires) in 1937. Between 1957 and 1960 he received 18 awards in poster competitions, some of which were of particular importance.

Read Article
The 1920s design work of Joseph Binder

Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Poster Design, Regional Histories

The 1920s design work of Joseph Binder

Joseph Binder established his studio, Wiener Graphik, in Vienna. One of the first clients was the City of Vienna’s Music and Theater Festival, followed by many other posters and logos for clients in Austria and beyond.

Read Article
Further examples of the collaboration of Juan Carlos Distéfano, Ruben Fontana and Carlos Soler

Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Regional Histories, Studios & Collectives

Further examples of the collaboration of Juan Carlos Distéfano, Ruben Fontana and Carlos Soler

In my previous article about the design work produced for Insituto di Tella, I touched upon the artists Juan Carlos Distéfano, Ruben Fontana and Juan Andralis. After further research, I found a suite of other designs they had produced, including exhibition posters, concert programmes and record sleeves.

Read Article