Yusaku Kamekura was born on 6 April 1915 in the Japanese province of Niigata. He received his education at a private school that focused on training designers exclusively, the Bauhaus-oriented Institute of New Architecture and Industrial Arts, which was established by Ranahichiro Kawakita. He acquired the fundamentals of Constructivism during this period and remained at…
‘I know it’s something of a cliché to say this, but we really do view graphic design, and especially logo design, as a problem solving process, a process not dissimilar to that used in other related disciplines such as architecture and engineering. The initial task is to understand and define what the issues are, and…
Steff Geissbuhler is a pre-eminent designer of logos and corporate identity programmes on the global stage. For over three decades, Mr. Geissbuhler has been a prominent figure in the field of corporate identity design. Initially serving as one of three partners at the renowned firm of Chermayeff & Geismar Inc., he later became the co-founder…
Saul Bass was born on 8 May 1920 in New York City and died in Los Angeles on 25 April 1996. He was of Jewish American descent and a designer and filmmaker by profession. Saul Bass was a prominent figure in both the fields of graphic design and filmmaking, having received Academy Awards for numerous…
Robert Brownjohn had a notably prolific career as a graphic designer, despite his relatively brief lifespan. He is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the Bond films, particularly the striking title sequences for “From Russia with Love” and “Goldfinger.” His principal style was to fuse the formal tenets of graphic design with the more…
Following a relatively brief but auspicious period as a fashion illustrator, Raymond Loewy proceeded to apply his considerable abilities to the domain of industrial design. Loewy’s creative genius was innate, and his impact on the industry was immediate and significant. He was a seminal figure in the field, working as a consultant for over two…
Paula Scher was born on 6 October 1948 in Washington, DC, where she was raised. She undertook her studies at the Tyler School of Art, Elkins, Pennsylvania, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1970. It was during this period that she met Seymour Chwast, with whom she was in a tempestuous relationship that…
Paul Rand was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1914. His affinity for graphic design manifested at an early age, as evidenced by his practice of painting signs for his father’s grocery store and for school events. His father was opposed to Rand pursuing an artistic career, partly due to their Jewish background which forbade…
Otl Aicher Otherwise known as Otto, he is regarded as one of the most prominent German graphic designers of the twentieth century. He is distinguished as a man of principle, shaped by historical context and capable of navigating challenging circumstances with fortitude. He is arguably most renowned for spearheading the visual identity of the 1972…
Morteza Momayez was a renowned pioneer of graphic design in Iran, he received the Art & Culture Award of Excellency from the president of Iran in 2004. Momayez introduced the Iranian graphic design to the world. Throughout his career, Momayez initiated many cultural institutes, exhibitions and graphic design publications. He was born in August 26th…