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Cristiana Couceiro
Cristiana Couceiro is a freelance illustrator, working and living in Lisbon, Portugal. Many of her digital collages seem to take inspiration from the likes of Josef Müller-Brockmann et al. Via Eclectica
Josef Müller-Brockmann T-Shirts Available
T-Shirt Society, Ltd. have released a range of t-shirts inspired by the designs of many famous graphic designers. One of their latest incarnations is this one for Josef Müller-Brockmann.
Pre-Postmodern Swiss Posters Exhibit
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)
An animated homage to Josef Müller-Brockmann
An oldie, but worth taking a look. A video remix of Josef Müller-Brockmann’s work by garythebutcher.
Grids from the Grave
It’s been dead quiet on the Grid News (sorry), as well as on the Müller-Brockmann front today. It got me thinking; What do famous Graphic Designers/Typographers/Illustrators headstones look like? Perhaps people could point me in the right direction if you know of one or have … Read More →
The Graphic Artist and His Design Problems Book
If chapter titles like “Sans Serif as the expression of our age” interest you, this book is for you. Penned and compiled by Brockmann himself, it is a cross between his History of Visual Communication book and the monograph Pioneer of Swiss Graphic design. He … Read More →
Josef Müller-Bockwurst
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 … Read More →
A conversation with Josef Müller-Brockmann
In an interview with Eye Magazine shortly before his death in 1996, Josef Müller-Brockmann, when asked “What do you regard as your best work?”, by Yvonne Schwemer-Scheddin, replied “The white reverse sides of my posters!”.
Helveticards
Designed with both the typophile and card player in mind, Helveticards are the beautiful, usable alternative to the traditional deck of cards. I haven’t come across these before but I’m glad I have. $10 seems pretty good.