IDCNY welcomes the 1988 AIA Convention
Digital Illustration
Digital
Swiss Style
1988
Modern
45.0 x 81.0 cm
Vignelli Center for Design Studies
Michael Bierut (1957 –)
Michael Bierut (b. 1957) is a leading American graphic designer known for his work at Pentagram, including the Hillary Clinton 2016 logo. Celebrated for clarity, typography (Helvetica!), and design criticism, he bridges education & impactful visual c
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Poster for IDCNY (International Design Center New York) announcing special events during the 1988 National Convention of the American Institute of Architects. Design: Michael Bierut.IDCNY opened in 1985 in renovated factory buildings in Long Island City with space for showrooms and other services for the interior design and wholesale furnishings industry. Vignelli Associates designed all the graphics and signage for IDCNY.Text from design:Vignelli exhibition label: IDCNY, Graphic Identity Program, 1983-1989. IDCNY is the International Design Center of New York, an international furniture merchandise mart in Long Island City, New York. The logo portrays elegance and strength through the choice of two contrasting typefaces. The program includes, graphics, invitations, publications, advertising, and signage. Based on three very basic elements - Bodoni type with black and red colors - the program is nevertheless extremely articulated and vibrant, and has achieved a very strong identity quite often imitated by similar organizations. Most of the pieces are designed by Michael Bierut and coordinated by Fern Mallis.
About this artwork
- Title: IDCNY welcomes the 1988 AIA Convention
- Artist: Michael Bierut
- Year: 1988
- Original dimensions: 45.0 x 81.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Vignelli Center for Design Studies
- Medium: Digital Illustration
- Creative period: Late Modern”
- Color palette: Warm
Quick Facts
- Medium: Digital illustration or silkscreen printing
- Title: IDCNY welcomes the 1988 AIA Convention
- Artistic style: Modern graphic design
- Influences: Josef Müller-Brockmann, Armin Hofmann
- Notable elements: Overlapping typography, vibrant red background
- Artist: Michael Bierut
- Movement: Swiss Style