Rudolf Koch

German designer and typographer

Rudolf Koch - German designer and typographer
Born

November 20th, 1876
148 years ago

Died

1934
91 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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A significant figure in early 20th-century design, completed studies in architecture and design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Established a reputation as a typographer and designed various typefaces, contributing to the growth of modern typography. Published influential works on type design and lettering techniques. Founded the renowned 'Koch'sche Presse' printing workshop, which specialized in quality printed materials. Engaged with the arts and crafts movement, advocating for craftsmanship in design and enhancing aesthetic approaches to book design.

Designed the typeface 'Koch Antiqua'

Published 'Das Schrift-Dcharbeiten' detailing typography

Founded the Koch'sche Presse workshop

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