A high contrast black and white poster of a ballerina spinning showing lots of movement and bold vertical text that says Giselle on the left side The cover of Armin Hofmann's Graphic Design Manual. The cover has three columns of text. On the top portion it says 'Grahpic Design Manual Principles and Practice,' in three different languages. Below the text there is a dynamic compoisition created by the letter 'i'
A white poster with a collection of black and white images of a ballerina leg, cowboy boot, a column, a stand, a violin, and Stadttheater Basel 1965/66 as the title An excerpt from Hofmann's book. It's an exercise that involves using black dots on a white background to study composition. A black and white high contrast poster of an abstract arrangement of different sized rectangles. Within the bottom section of the rectangles there is an image that blends into the black that shows a group of cello players. The Stadttheater title is located in left center portion of the poster An excerpt from Hofmann's book. An exercise where you start with a circle and start taking parts of the circle away to see how the shape becomes less and less suggestive in shape

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One of Hofmann’s most prestigious projects was his poster series for the Stadttheater Basel, AKA the Basel City Theater. In these posters, his designs showcased strong hierarchy, bold typography, and dynamic compositions. His ability to take such simple visual elements and not only convey a strong message but also emotion is what caught the attention of all. In addition to his striking posters, Hofmann wrote a design manual that has transcended time and continues to be studied. In this manual, he explores principles of design and pushes them to the limit while also inviting designers to try it out themselves. Through his work, his legacy continues to grow and inspire.

Stadttheater Basel

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Graphic Design Manual

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