Based On Bas Oudt

A retrospective survey in which the Amsterdam graphic designer, Bas Oudt takes a look at his own oeuvre which he himself considers unsuccessful. Irrespective of his self-criticism, Oudts creations for non-commercial clients are noted for their subtle, inventive and consequent designs. Alongside his practice Oudt gave lessons in his unconventional approach at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, influencing subsequent generations of graphic designers. This tribute to Oudt, designed by Claudi Kessels and with photographs by Uta Eisenreich, provides an opportunity for this generation of students to react to his design mentality, while also celebrating his substantial legacy. Elegantly conceived, with different papers utilised, the edition includes hand-printed sections, essays, interviews, archive material and a poster. The list of graphic contributors includes: Jozee Brouwer, Ron Faas, Yolanda Huntelaar & Pieter Boddaert (Werkplaats Amsterdam) Harmen Liemberg and Richard Niessen.