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Basel Pilgrimage

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:11:34 +0000

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 he took on his trip over on Flickr.

The Visual Language of Herbert Matter

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:33:28 +0000

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 the semantics of fine art into the realm of applied arts.

Due to be released in Spring 2010.

International Photography Contest 2009 – National Geographic Magazine

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:49:55 +0000

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.