Josef Muller Brockmann

Josef Muller Brockmann was a swiss graphic designer who was a follower of the 'swiss' international style of design. The Swiss style has been linked to influencing, constructivism, De Stijl, Suprematism and the Bauhaus. Brockmann is one if the best known designers in the movement.

He was a teacher at the Zurich School of Arts and Craft by the age of Forty-Three. Brockmann was best known for his work at the Zurich town hall, which includes poster designs for theatre shows.

As shown, his work uses typography to express the theme of the theatre production. He often only used one typeface and very few other aspects, this allowed the poster to be simple but appealing to a mass audience. In some of his work, no capitals were used.

These were common style elements in 'Swiss Graphics'

He also designed a few books, including 'The graphic Artist', 'His Problems' and 'Grid Systems'. All the books provided an indepth knowledge of his work and his research. They were made for up and coming designers, both where he taught and also elsewhere - including The US and Canada where he spoke about his work.

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