A sequel to the first directory of designers, this list of famous designers is an exhibition of talent with a unique visual style, a cohort of famous clients and authors of some helpful design learning books. Explore the depth of visual design through the case study of these famous designers.
Alvin Lustig
- Design Sector – Type design, typography, book design, graphic design
- Notable Works – “The Final Hours”, “A Streetcar Named Desire”, “A Room with a View” book cover design.
- Books – Purity of Aim: The Book Jackets of Alvin Lustig by Ned Drew, Alvin Lustig, Paul Spencer Sternberger | Born Modern: The Life and Design of Alvin Lustig by Steven Heller and Elaine Lustig Cohen
- Style – Bold colours, vivid shapes, fonts that grab attention and an overall aesthetic that was way ahead of its time. Before his passing, Alvin Lustig created work that would inspire designers who love the suprematist and mid-century modern styles.
Armin Hofmann
- Design Sector – Graphic design, design educator
- Notable Works – Form & Farbe, Making Music Modern: Design for Ear and Eye
- Books Authored – Graphic Design Manual: Principles and Practice
- Style – A rich collection of work using materials and graphics to experiment with forms and infuse meaning in a clean Swiss design style.
Bradbury Thompson
- Design Sector – Graphic designer, typography, art director
- Notable Works – Alphabet 26, Mademoiselle magazine, UCLA
- Books Authored – Bradbury Thompson: The Art of Graphic Design
- Style – Bradbury Thompson often played with geometry, shapes and even negative space. His flair for vivid colour overlays makes his work stand out.
Corina Nika
- Design Sector – Brand design, creative direction, book cover art
- Notable Works – Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, Vanity Fair
- Style – Corina Nika’s work is mostly ultra-glamorous with an added flair of luxury. The use of mood lighting, fancy elements, gold spot UV and more, makes her work perfect for fashion magazines.
George Lois
- Design Sector – Art direction, designer, author
- Notable Works – Arby’s, Dove, MTV, etc.
- Books Authored – The Esquire Covers @MoMA | Iconic America: A Roller Coaster Ride Through the Eye-Popping Panorama of American Pop Culture, etc
- Style – George Lois’ work resembles a mixture of pop-art and publication design. His work is attractive enough for branding and neat enough for publication.
Karel Martens
- Design Sector – Graphic design, Typography
- Notable Works – Exhibition prints, print art, 1983 – 70 cents Netherland stamp
- Books Authored – Reprint | Counterprint | Transport Justice: Designing Fair Transportation Systems
- Style – If you are an enthusiast of Dutch design and concept design, Karel Martens’ portfolio is the inspiration you need.
M. C. Escher
- Design Sector – Graphic art, lithography
- Notable Works – Bond of Union, Drawing Hands, Sky and Water
- Books Authored – The Graphic Work: Introduced and Explained by the Artist
- Style – A true surrealist, Maurits Cornelis Escher’s work is like the 2001 Space Odyssey of exhibition artworks.
Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima – Mina Lima
- Design Sector – Prop design, set design, merchandise design
- Notable Works – The Harry Potter films
- Style – This couple runs Studio Mina Lima and produces some of the most charming film merchandise for Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Peter Pan and more.
Sean Adams
- Design Sector – Graphic design, visual art, communication design, design educator
- Notable Works – The Oscars branding 2011, Nickelodeon, GAP
- Books Authored – The Designer’s Dictionary of Color | Graphic Design Rules: 365 Essential Design Dos and Don’ts
- Style – You could go through the work of Sean Adams’ with a fine-toothed comb and still never find an error. Not even in the kerning between the A’s and V’s.
Wolfgang Weingart
- Design Sector – Graphic Design, typography
- Notable Works – Exhibits at the Museum of Design in Zurich
- Books Authored – My Way to Typography
- Style – A pioneer of the New Wave and Swiss Punk styles, Weingart makes work that looks utterly confusing at a quick glance. Upon looking closer at his graphic posters, you might find that the information is delivered in a simple and easy-to-understand layout.
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