The Art of Storytelling: Presentation & Book Signing | Letterform Archive

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Join the audience at the Letterform Archive in San Francisco on November 9, 2023, for an exclusive evening featuring renowned designer Kit Hinrichs. This event, titled "The Art of Storytelling: Presentation & Book Signing," will showcase Hinrichs' latest book, Narrative Design: A 50 Year Perspective. As an award-winning designer, author, and collector, Kit Hinrichs will share his insights on the value of storytelling throughout his illustrious career. He will delve into how storytelling has allowed him to create iconic visuals for brands, captivating exhibitions, memorable packaging projects, and engaging publications for clients both local and international. At this event, attendees will be treated to an entertaining and visually enriching experience as Hinrichs highlights the significance of storytelling in design. Through his talk, he will demonstrate that design goes beyond mere communication of product value or corporate ethos; it contributes to a larger cultural narrative. In addition to the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy complimentary beverages. Moreover, a limited number of books will be available for purchase, and Kit Hinrichs will be present to sign copies. Kit Hinrichs boasts an extensive design background, having served as principal in various design offices in New York and San Francisco. He spent 23 years as a partner at Pentagram before establishing his own studio, Studio Hinrichs, in 2009. His diverse design portfolio encompasses branding, promotion, packaging, environmental graphics, editorial and exhibition design. Hinrichs' exceptional work has earned him a place in the permanent collections of esteemed institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Letterform Archive. Alongside "Narrative Design," he has co-authored several other influential books, including "Typewise," "Long May She Wave," and "The Pentagram Papers." In addition, Hinrichs co-founded @issue: The Journal of Business and Design. With his immense contributions to the field, Kit Hinrichs is a distinguished member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale and has been honored as an AIGA medalist. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from this design luminary and add to your own collection of exceptional design literature.