Category Archives: Posters

The Bare Essentials for the Graphic Designer

Written by admin. Posted on July 6, 2010. Filed under Design, Grid Design, Infographics, Posters, illustration. No comments.
A self-initiated project, by Ashwin Patel, based on the stereotypical ‘must haves’ of the graphic designer from mind set and values to tools and appliances. This poster is available to purchase at £23 plus P&P. Size – 700mm x 490mm. Printed lithographically on Vision Superior (uncoated) 160gsm and available from here.

Switzerland: Design For Life Exhibition

Written by admin. Posted on June 24, 2010. Filed under Design, Events, Posters, Swiss. No comments.
A Celebration of Swiss design culture is being exhibited at the A Foundation in London, showcasing 22 young designers and design studios presenting cutting edge aesthetic innovation from Switzerland. The exhibition features the work of twelve of Switzerland’s most talented young designers: Laurent Benner, Alexandre Bettler, Kueng Caputo, Zak Kyes, Jurg Lehni, Urs Lehni & [...]

Pre-Postmodern Swiss Posters Exhibit

Written by admin. Posted on January 21, 2010. Filed under Design, Education, Events, Grid Design, Müller-Brockmann, Posters, Swiss. Tagged . No comments.
Pre-Postmodern Swiss Posters Exhibit - Josef Müller-Brockmann by AisleOne
Pictures from the Pre-Postmodern Swiss Posters exhibit held at San Jose State University from November 17-December 18, 2009. The posters are from the private collection of designer Aaron Marcus. (Via AisleOne)

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 [...]

Josef Müller-Bockwurst

Written by admin. Posted on December 12, 2009. Filed under Grid Design, Müller-Brockmann, Posters, Swiss, illustration. Tagged , , . No comments.
An interesting screen print of an adaptation Josef Müller-Brockmann’s Beethoven Concert Poster, from 1955. Danish Artist, Philip Dam Roadley-Battin states, “Since he was born in Rapperswil, Switzerland, he must have enjoyed the Swiss Bockwurst – a fat meat sausage. It is often served on a bed of lettuce with onion, tomato, egg & dressing. By [...]

Simon Page poster designs for IYA 2009 for sale

Written by admin. Posted on November 19, 2009. Filed under Grid Design, Müller-Brockmann, Posters. Tagged , . No comments.
Simon Page is a UK-based Graphic Designer who works in a variety of styles in a number of mediums. A common theme that is evident throughout his work is mathematics and geometry. His recent work for the International Year of Astronomy was initially designed as self-promotional work, but word gets around and he eventually received [...]