A Pre-Launch of the book Gert Dumbar, Gentleman Maverick of Dutch Design was organised on Tuesday 15 October at a Zefir7 meeting in The Hague.
Former Studio Dumbar employees: Vincent van Baar, designer of the most beautiful government branding ever, Joost Roozekrans, designer of the police identity, and Bob van Dijk, creator of numerous famous cultural posters, shared their experiences and lessons learned at the studio. Tom Dorresteijn, CEO of the current Studio Dumbar, talked about his experience as a client of the studio. Renate Boere designer of the book opened the evening and explained how this book and its design came to be. Location: Stroom, Hogewal 1, The Hague
The book
Gert Dumbar (1940) is one of the most influential and vibrant graphic designers of the post-war era, both in the Netherlands and internationally. As a co-founder of Tel Design, he created the iconic logo for the Dutch Railways (NS), and through his own Studio Dumbar, he left an indelible mark on visual culture. His work, spanning from avant-garde theatres to multinational corporations, showcases his versatility and impact as an artist, provocateur, and design director.
The book Gert Dumbar, Gentleman Maverick of Dutch Design highlights his rich body of work and unique vision, supported by a wealth of archival sketches that offer insight into his independent and creative spirit. The monograph is written by Leonie ten Duis and Max Bruinsma and published by VALIZ.
The evening was organised by Zefir7, Beroepsorganisatie Nederlandse Ontwerpers (BNO) and Stroom Den Haag.
