1979 Vintage Digital Clocks Advertisement
The image showcases a collection of vintage digital clocks, with each clock bearing different brands and models from Sony's product line. The colors are muted, primarily consisting of blacks, browns, grays, and metallic tones typical of the late 1970s design aesthetic.
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#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #vintageadvertisement #retrotechnology #Sonybrand #digitalclocks #1970sdesign
Look at this great annual report I just picked up at the 34 Trinity $5 book sale. I wonder who designed it.
#AnnualReports #GraphicDesign #SanFrancisco #1970s #1970sDesign #34Trinity
1971 The Cover Art of 'Purple' by the Eagles, 1971
The image depicts an album cover for 'Purple' by the Eagles.
It features a surrealistic scene with a man and woman lying face down on a ground covered in red, possibly blood.
Above them is a purple, cloud-like sky with a large hand reaching out from above.
There are three floating orbs to the right of the couple.
The style of the image appears to be a fusion of realism for the figures and a more abstract or dreamlike quality for the background.
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#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #albumart #musicalbum #eagles #purplealbumcover #surrealism #1970sdesign #vinylalbum #psychedelicrock #iconicalbumartwork.
1972 Vintage Audio Equipment Display
The image showcases a collection of vintage audio equipment, including stereo systems and record players.
There are six visible units in total, with four larger speakers on the left side and two smaller record players on the right.
Each piece features different designs and colors, reflecting the evolution of audio technology over time.
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#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #VintageAudioEquipment #StereoSystems #RecordPlayers #Hi-Fi #HomeTheater #Nostalgia #Retro #1970sDesign #Electronics #MusicEquipment #Audiophile #CollectorsItem #DisplayCase #InteriorDecoration #Hobby
1976 Retro Television: A Symbol of Mid-Century Modernity
The image showcases a vintage television set from the 1970s, complete with dials and knobs for adjusting channels and volume.
Its design is indicative of the mid-century modern aesthetic that was prevalent during this era.
The television is presented against a white background, which contrasts with its dark wood finish.
This classic piece of electronics represents a nostalgic era in home entertainment, where televisions were often considered the centerpiece of family gatherings and social events.
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#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #vintage #mid-centurymodern #retrotelevision #electronicappliance #1970sdesign #homeentertainment #woodfinish #dialcontrols #channeladjustment #volumecontrol #familygathering #socialevent.
Annegret Beier, cover and book design for Frères Comme Ça, Lubalin, Smith, Carnase Inc., New York, 1970.
The typeface is Eckmann (aka Eckmann-Type or Eckmann-Schrift) https://fontsinuse.com/typefaces/6802/eckmann by Otto Eckmann, first cast by Rudhard’sche Gießerei in 1900 and revised for phototype by Werner Schulze in 1961.
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Known as Eckmann, Eckmann-Type, or Eckmann-Schrift. Designed by Otto Eckmann (1865–1902) and first cast by Rudhard’sche Gießerei (from 1906: Gebr. Klingspor) in 1900 [Wetzig 1926–40]. Registered in Oct. 1899. The protection was extended in 1902 for another 15 years. [Reichsanzeiger] Comes with alternates for ‘DHIT’. A bold weight was added in 1902 [Wetzig 1926–40] and a licht (outlined) before 1907 [Klimsch]. Accompanied by ornaments (Eckmann-Schmuck) and initials. Described as “the first German advertising type” in an article by T. Schalcher from 1929. Revised for phototype by Werner Schulze (Typoart, 1961) [Reichardt/Hoefer]. Digitized by Linotype, URW, and Gerhard Helzel. Helzel offers two sizes, 72pt and 12pt (1998). Bitstream’s version is called Freeform 710, Dieter Steffmann’s Rudelsberg (2002). See also Eckmannpsych (OH no Type Co., 2018) and 00 Eckmania (Double Zero, 2024).
Werner Stitz, Fotomagic Modifikationen, Optelma Grafica, 1971.
This comb-bound book is one of our favorites, documenting the rise of experimental phototypesetting. In this example, a Basel-based company distorts type and artwork using their FOTOMAGIC overlay optical units.
See it up close in the Online Archive: https://oa.letterformarchive.org/item?workID=lfa_type_0953
#LetterformArchive #Phototype #1970sDesign #PsychedelicArt #ExperimentalTypography #DavidaTypeface #Typography
A catalog designed for an exhibition that ran in Darmstadt, München, and Zürich in 1978–79, Typographie: Schrift und Graphik mit Letraset (1978) features the work of the catalog’s designer, Christof Gassner, as well as dozens of other artists and designers using Letraset.
For a closer look at select images and typefaces from this book, check out @FontsInUse: https://fontsinuse.com/uses/5433/typographie-schrift-und-graphik-mit-letraset
#LetterformArchive #Letraset #ChristofGassner #1970sDesign #ExhibitionCatalogue #Typography #GraphicDesign
Typographie: Schrift und Graphik mit Letraset was an exhibition that ran in Darmstadt, München, and Zürich in 1978–79. This 8×8-inch 72-page catalog was designed by Christof Gassner and features his own work along with dozens of other designers who used Letraset.
Just fondly (?) remembering our #Ford Pinto, this is a chuckle
"What worked in a Yugo worked as poorly and cheaply as possible"
#worstcars #Yugo #Trabant #carsofmastodon #1970sdesign #Automotiveaccidents #70shorror #70sstyle #8track #carsruincities @Forbes
@deadheadned
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