Josef Müller-Brockmann

Josef Müller-Brockmann
Born
Josef Müller

(1914-05-09)9 May 1914
Rapperswil, Switzerland
Died30 August 1996(1996-08-30) (aged 82)
Unterengstringen, Switzerland
Alma materUniversity of Zurich
Occupations
Years active1936–1996
StyleInternational Typographic Style
Spouse(s)Verena Brockmann (married 1943–1964),
Shizuko Yoshikawa (married 1967–1996)
Children1

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.