Karel Martens

Posted on September 28, 2011September 29, 2011 Posted in DesignTagged dutch, graphic design, print1 Comment

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Inspiring work from designer Karel Martens. He is also the designer of the super-rare, ultra-expensive Wim Crouwel monograph, Mode En Module.

Experimental Jetset 2008 Relaunch

Posted on December 30, 2008December 30, 2008 Posted in Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic Style, TypographyTagged dutch, graphic design, Grid Systems, helvetica, minimalism, modernism, posters, Typography9 Comments

I had to come out of hibernation for this one. Danny, Marieke and Erwin from Experimental Jetset just emailed me about their new site. They’ve added a ton of new work, most of which I’ve never seen before, and all of it is just blowing my mind. Check out their new site but I will warn you, get a bib.

Wim Crouwel 80 | 20 | 100

Posted on September 8, 2008September 8, 2008 Posted in Design, Grid SystemsTagged dutch, exhibition, gallery, graphic design, Grid Systems, neu alphabet2 Comments

Another great exhibit that I won’t be able to see. I thought NYC was the art capital of the world? Great shows like this are never here.

Anyway, Vivid Gallery in Rotterdam will be hosting an exhibition on Wim Crouwel from October 11 – November 23. If you’re in the Netherlands you won’t want to miss it.

An exhibition with 100 designs by Wim Crouwel celebrating his 80th birthday
and also celebrating 20 years Nijhof & Lee

To celebrate the 80th birthday of Wim Crouwel and 20 years Nijhof & Lee VIVID organises the exhibition 80 | 20 | 100

100 works by Crouwel will be on display. For this VIVID gallery made a selection out of the superb Crouwel collection of Frank Nijhof and Warren Lee.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue designed by David Quay.

Miltos Manetas Invite/Poster

Posted on February 11, 2008February 11, 2008 Posted in Design, TypographyTagged dutch, experimental jetset, graphic design, helvetica, invite, modernism, poster

This outstanding poster was designed by Experimental Jetset as an invite and poster for a Miltos Manetas exhibit last year. It doesn’t get better than this.

Intervista: Experimental Jetset

Posted on February 4, 2008February 4, 2008 Posted in IntervistaTagged amsterdam, brockmann, crouwel, culture, dutch, experimental jetset, graphic design, helvetica, Intervista, modernism, punk, rock, typeface, Typography17 Comments

Experimental Jetset is an Amsterdam graphic design unit founded in 1997 by Marieke Stolk, Erwin Brinkers and Danny van den Dungen. Focusing on printed matter and installation work and inspired by modernism and rock culture, Experimental Jetset has done work for clients such as the Amsterdam Stedelijk Museum (SMCS), Purple Institute, Centre Pompidou, Colette, Dutch Post Group (TPG), Réunion des Musées Nationaux (RMN), Le Cent Quatre (104), De Theatercompagnie and t-shirt label 2K/Gingham. Since being formed, Experimental Jetset has emerged as one of the most respected studios in Europe. Continue reading “Intervista: Experimental Jetset” →

Ivan Mato

Posted on January 29, 2008January 29, 2008 Posted in Design, Grid Systems, TypographyTagged Design, dutch, graphic, grid, helvetica, modernism, Swiss, type, typographic style, Typography1 Comment

Outstanding work by designer Ivan Mato. Every aspect of his portfolio is visual perfection.