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Karel Martens

A little bit of background •

1939: Born in the Netherlands

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1961: Graduated from Arnhem School of Art

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Taught Design from 1977-1997 as a visiting lecturer at Yale University

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1998: Leipzig Book Fair, His book “Printed Matter” won gold medal as “Best designed book in the entire world”

What he believes •

Techniques: Versatile, Plain and Honest

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All about that CMYK life

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Enjoys confrontation between form and contents, resulting in exciting products

"I am a strong believer in the power of absence, so that you suggest things instead of showing them." •

Favorite work to do is free and non-commissioned

What other stuff does he say? •

“Find out your interests. Learn how to listen to yourself.”

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“Individually and as a group, be extremely independent and keep yourselves busy.”

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“I prefer typefaces that are uneasy and imperfect … like jazz. It’s more believable.”

Printed Matter, 1998

Sources •

https://www.knaw.nl/en/awards/laureates/dr-a-h-heinekenprijs-voor-de-kunst/karelmartens-1939-nederland

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http://www.basenow.net/2012/10/03/5-minute-chat-with-master-karel-martens/

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http://www.changemakrs.com/rebrui/loved

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http://fontsinuse.com/uses/2404/karel-martens-printed-matter

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http://page-spread.com/printed-matter-drukwerk-3-blg-edition/