Wim Crouwel

Wim Crouwel really needs no introduction. He is one of the Netherlands’ great design icons. Born in 1928 in Groeningen, Wim studied at the art academy, continuing his studies at the Amsterdam Art School IVKNO, where he was later to teach. Over his extensive career he has taught at numerous other academies and institutions including, The Royal Art Academys’ Hertogenbosch, Delft University and the Royal College of Art, culminating in holding the Private Chair at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, in art and cultural sciences.

He co-founded the ’swiss inspired¹ design studio, Total Design and ’was a figure who loomed large over Dutch design discourse in the 1970¹s¹. Wim has
also been the Director of the Boymans van Beuningen Museum and is the recipient of numerous awards for his commitment and excellence in graphic design and typography, Wim has exhibited works at numerous shows including exhibitions at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Museum Wiesbaden; and the Design Centre, Stuttgart.

Wim¹s work has been published in many books and journals, including the recent monograph, Wim Crouwel Alphabets, published by BIS in 2003.
His vast experience and knowledge, make him a welcomed speaker and we welcome his as part of Everything in Between 2005.