TM Research

Issue Listings: 1960 Issue 4, 6/7, 8/9, 10.Siegfried Odermatt: Odermatt was a self-taught Swiss graphic designer, who opened his own studio and later founded Odermatt & Tissi with his studio partner: Rosamund Tissi.Reflection: These designs are solely employing photography and typography, creating a consistent structure and layout. For instance, it appears Odermatt consistently employed the same typeface: Monotype Grotesque; which is situated at the top of each issue. However, this typeface is very subtle in comparison to the photographs. The photographs have extremely high contrast, which emphasizes the beauty of the items photographed. This consistency in layout and photography is an appealing aspect to any designer. I love how Odermatt's designs could be considered a series to collect and hang on one's wall. 

Issue Listings: 1978 Issue 1-6.Gregory Vines: Gregory Vines was an American graphic designer, who initially began his studies in the United Stated but later attended Schule fur Gestaltung Basel.Reflection: These designs are primarily employ: photography, typography, and illustration. Vines is similar to Siegfried Odermatt in his design layout. For instance, each issue has the same arch, which appears to crop photographs. When the photograph is cropped, Vines illustrates mathematical graphs or diagrams on each photograph. This blending of illustration and photography creates a beautiful abstract design for viewers, which makes one question what they are seeing.As a child, my siblings and I would watch a show called COMBAT! starring Vic Morrow. Morrow was a sergeant of a WWII squad and they would travel the terrain of France of reconnaissance missions. Gregory Vines images remind me of maps that appeared on that show, as well as the European scenery. I believe this is why I was drawn to this series of images, everything seems so calculated and well planned. It is as if there is a secret meaning behind each design and the viewer must crack the code.