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Karl Gerstner's 1978 logo for Swissair.

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Richard Baird
Jan 17, 2023
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Karl Gerstner's 1978 logo for Swissair.

When Swissair introduced its modernist corporate identity programme in 1953 it was seen as significant achievement. Through the pioneering work of Rudolf Bircher, the airline was able to clearly express itself as a modern, resolute and dynamic airline visually through a cohesive design system, consistently applied to aircraft, vehicles, ground equipment…

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