Armin hofmann

On Friday, June 26, we mourned the passing of Milton Glaser on the very day he turned 91. Today, Monday, June 29, we celebrate the birth of Armin Hofmann as he turns 100. Hofmann has given much as artist, designer and teacher to the worlds of design and designers, about which I offer a brief analysis (below). Christopher Pullman, meanwhile, provides an appreciation about Hofmann's time teaching at Yale here. Reaching the century milestone is a major accomplishment. It makes S

Uncovered and shown for Herman Miller’s Then X Ten exhibition in August 2012.

Famous designer poster

A classic and timeless combination.

Armin HOFMANN (1960) – Original vintage poster – This poster is one of the most remarkable works of Hofmann that granted the Swiss Poster Award in 1960.The layout of this illustration reflects Hoffmann’s strong sense of structure and space creating a simple and sophisticated black and white contrast. The setting of this theatrical poster captivates and triggers the viewer's senses and ability of watching and listening an image with his eyes.

This project was to design a poster advertising and describing a famous typographer.

Graphic Design,Digital Art,Motion Graphics,SideFX Houdini,Adobe After Effects

Armin Hofmann. Stadt Theater Basel. 1967. Offset lithograph. 50 1/4 x 35 1/2" (127.6 x 90.1 cm). Wassermann A.G., Basel. Gift of the designer. 139.1968. Architecture and Design

Armin Hofmann. Stadt Theater Basel. 1962. Offset lithograph. 50 5/16 x 35 3/8" (127.8 x 89.8 cm). Wassermann A.G., Basel. Gift of the artist. 616.1981. Architecture and Design

Minimalistic poster focusing on Armin Hofmann.