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Brochure for IDCNY (International Design Center New York) announcing the opening of Center One, including a description of Knoll's 30,000 square foot penthouse showroom, a list of all the charter tenants, and information about the people who are creating IDCNY, such as Graphic Design: Vignelli Associates.

IDCNY opened in 1985 in renovated factory buildings in Long Island City with space for showrooms and other services for the interior design and wholesale furnishings industry. Vignelli Associates designed all the graphics and signage for IDCNY.

Text from design:Vignelli exhibition label:
IDCNY, Graphic Identity Program, 1983-1989.
IDCNY is the International Design Center of New York, an international furniture merchandise mart in Long Island City, New York. The logo portrays elegance and strength through the choice of two contrasting typefaces. The program includes, graphics, invitations, publications, advertising, and signage. Based on three very basic elements - Bodoni type with black and red colors - the program is nevertheless extremely articulated and vibrant, and has achieved a very strong identity quite often imitated by similar organizations. Most of the pieces are designed by Michael Bierut and coordinated by Fern Mallis.

Details

  • Title: Knoll news is good news.
  • Creator: Vignelli, Massimo, Bierut, Michael, Vignelli Associates
  • Date Created: 1985
  • Physical Dimensions: 40" x 10" (101.6 x 25.4 cm)
  • Original Language: English
  • Medium: lithograph on paper
  • Industry: Design
  • Function: brochures
  • Collection: Massimo and Lella Vignelli papers
  • Client Location: New York, New York, United States
  • Client: IDCNY (International Design Center New York)
  • Category: graphic design

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