Content includes:
Chronological trends in constructive art and graphic design / Koji Fukakusa
Constructive Poster / Koji Fukakusa
Origin of Swiss style 1925-1935 / Richard Hollis
Josef Müller-Brockmann’s modeling idea / Shizuko Yoshikawa
Attribute and attribute diagram of structured poster / Koji Fukakusa
Attribute diagram vocabulary
Designer research and analysis
Swiss modeling method / Shiro Habara
What is the Basel school / Hitoshi Koizumi
Sans-serif in a structured poster / Go Maruyama
Structure of the modeling process / Koji Fukakusa
Semiotic consideration of posters / Elisabeth Walter
Semiotics of Perth and Morris / Tadashi Matsuda
Modern posters seen from printing and paper / Kunio Kobayashi, Keiichi Nakano, Takao Kawai
Basics of concrete painting / Karlsund, Dooseburg, Elyon, Tutandian, Van Doesburg
Annotation about the basics of concrete painting / Theo van Doesburg
Concrete modeling / Max Bill
Untitled (What is Gutai Art Association) / Max Bill
One view / Max Bill
Mathematical method in contemporary art / Max Bill
Abstraction / composition in Germany / Eckhard Neumann
Josef Müller-Brockmann, a pioneer of structural and in-kind design in Europe in the 20’s and 30’s
Constructive poster / Josef Müller-Brockmann
Poster design law / Josef Müller-Brockmann
New typography / Laszlo Moholy-Nagy
Typo Photo / Laszlo Moholy-Nagi
Basics of typography / Jan Tschichold
Photography and typography / Jan Tschichold
Typography and promotional material modeling / Herbert Bayer
Grid system Its function and deployment / Josef Müller-Brockmann
Literature / Wani Yoshitaka, Senjinji, Roger Bernard
Formation of Takeo Poster Collection / Robert K. Brown
The book "Modern Man In The Making" (1939), is a fantastic example of Neurath's work. The book uses Isotype's principles with text to illustrate complex societal issues like globalisation and war's impact on economies, prioritising visual recognition through symbols to aid in memorability—a philosophy that remains paramount in design today.
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Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Poster Design, Regional Histories
As part of an ongoing series showcasing Swiss poster designs from the 1950s and 1960s, this article features 1961 poster entries of Die besten Plakate des Jahres (The Best Posters of the Year) 1961. Originating in 1941, Die besten Plakate des Jahres initially served as a platform for the evaluation and showcase of Swiss posters.
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Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
This 1,500 word essay focused on the work of Jan Bons. One of the most prominent figures in Dutch design history. For over three-quarters of a century, he crafted a mass of work with many long-time collaborators.
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