Category Archives: Photography

Basel Pilgrimage

Written by admin. Posted on December 16, 2009. Filed under Articles, Design, Education, Grid Design, Photography, Posters, illustration. Tagged , . No comments.
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Oliver Bothwell of noclichésallowed spent the last week with the Information Design pathway exploring the typographic history of Switzerland in and around Basel. noclichésallowed is a collaboration started by seven graphic designers all of whom have a link to the LCC. Oliver has put together a nice collection of vintage posters and other snaps that [...]

The Visual Language of Herbert Matter

Written by admin. Posted on December 10, 2009. Filed under Design, Film, Photography, Swiss. Tagged . No comments.
The Visual Language of Herbert Matter is a revealing film, looking at the fascinating life story of the highly influential mid-century modern design master. Known as a quintessential designer’s designer, Swiss born, Photographer, Graphic Designer and all-round visionary, Herbert Matter is largely credited with expanding the use of photography as a design tool and bringing [...]

International Photography Contest 2009 – National Geographic Magazine

Written by admin. Posted on November 27, 2009. Filed under Photography. No comments.
Every year, National Geographic’s International Photography Contest draws thousands of spectacular photos from users around the world. Although not grid-based, or Swiss, this year’s entires are truly remarkable and you should go and take a look and have a vote.