Massimo Vignelli
Massimo Vignelli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmassimo viɲˈɲɛlli]; January 10, 1931 – May 27, 2014) was an Italian designer who worked in a number of areas including packaging, houseware, furniture, public signage, and showroom design. He was the co-founder of Vignelli Associates, with his wife, Lella. His motto was, "If you can design one thing, you can design everything," which the broad range of his work reflects.
Massimo Vignelli | |
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Massimo and Lella Vignelli in 2010 | |
| Born | January 10, 1931 Milan, Italy |
| Died | May 27, 2014 (aged 83) New York City, US |
| Nationality | Italian, American |
| Education | Politecnico di Milano |
| Occupation(s) | Graphic designer, industrial designer, architect |
| Organization(s) | Vignelli Associates, Unimark International |
| Spouse | Lella Vignelli |
Vignelli worked firmly within the modernist tradition. His style stressed simplicity by using basic geometric shapes.
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