Josef Müller-Brockmann
Josef Müller-Brockmann | |
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| Born | Josef Müller 9 May 1914 Rapperswil, Switzerland |
| Died | 30 August 1996 (aged 82) Unterengstringen, Switzerland |
| Alma mater | University of Zurich |
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| Years active | 1936–1996 |
| Style | International Typographic Style |
| Spouse(s) | Verena Brockmann (married 1943–1964), Shizuko Yoshikawa (married 1967–1996) |
| Children | 1 |
Josef Müller-Brockmann (9 May 1914 – 30 August 1996) was a Swiss graphic designer, author, and educator, he was a Principal at Muller-Brockmann & Co. design firm. He was a pioneer of the International Typographic Style. One of the main masters of Swiss design. Müller-Brockmann is recognized for his simple designs and his clean use of typography, shapes and colors which inspire many graphic designers in the 21st century.