Massimo Vignelli (1931 - 2014)
1931-01-10Milan, Italy2014-05-27New York City, USAItaly, USA
Massimo Vignelli
Massimo Vignelli 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.
Vignelli worked firmly within the modernist tradition. His style stressed simplicity by using basic geometric shapes.
Date and place of birt: | 10 january 1931, Milan, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 27 may 2014, New York City, USA |
Nationality: | Italy, USA |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist, Designer |
Art style: | Modern art |