Monday, September 8, 2014

Piet Zwart

Piet Zwart is considered a 'pioneer of modern typography' and is known for his typography, photographs, and industrial design in the Netherlands in the 1920's and 30's. He worked for NKF Company where he focused on graphic design, where as after retiring, he spent his time working with interior and furniture design. 

A quote:

"...to make beautiful creations for the sake of their aesthetic value will have no social significance tomorrow... "

http://www.designishistory.com/1920/piet-zwart/






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