Design Reviewed - June 2024 Update

I have finished uploading all 70 issues I have collected of Graphic Design (Japan) to the online archive, with details on their cover designs and contents (a few more back issues on order too). I also uploaded two full years of covers from the German publication Der Druckspiegel.

I have continued to scan both covers and inners from my magazine collection, and recently, I wrote two small articles about the work of Franco Grignani. I have limited work by Grignani in my archive, but I am always fascinated by his artistic ability as a graphic designer and painter.

With that in mind, below is a sample of his work and articles from my website.

On another note, this month I will bring one hundred items from the archive for a curated talk for TypoCircle at St. Bride’s, London, as part of their fantastic events. It brings me great pleasure to be selected to speak at one of these lectures, and I can’t wait to talk about my archive and passion for graphic design history.

As always, I extend a heartfelt thank you to all my subscribers, followers, and friends for your unwavering support.

Advertisements for Alfieri & Lacroix by Franco Grignani

Franco Grignani (1908-1999) was one of the twentieth century’s most important Italian graphic designers. Scanning the inner pages of Gebrauchsgraphik 04, 1962, I have managed to collate a selection of the advertisements created in the 1950s and early 1960s, showcasing his groundbreaking design work.

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Franco Grignani’s Pharmaceutical Advertising Design

Franco Grignani’s ability to push design boundaries with his clients is a testament to his artistic eye and talent. His work on Bellezza d’Italia remains a fantastic example of how design can elevate and transform pharma goods.

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My Grandfather Franco Grignani, with Emiliano Grignani

Emiliano Grignani is the grandson of Franco Grignani, one of the most versatile and influential Italian designers. Well-known for his advertising, painting and the way he could visualise motion in such a unique way. I interviewed Emiliano to find out more about Franco, his influence on graphic design and the great resource, https://www.francogrignani.info.

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This engaging talk celebrates Graphic Design History whilst shedding light on the motivations behind my passion for collecting and emphasising the significance of graphic design history.

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