Colin Forbes

British graphic designer (1928–2022)

Colin Forbes (6 March 1928 – 22 May 2022) was a British graphic designer. He was notable as a head of the graphic design programme at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London, and as one of the founders of the Pentagram design studio.²

From Wikipedia’s article on Colin Forbes (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Mar 6, 1928, died May 22, 2022.¹

About

He is best known for creating iconic logos and helping brands to develop visual identities.

From Wikipedia’s article on Colin Forbes, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.²

Companies

PentagramFounder¹¹

Early life and education

Date not recordedCentral School of Art and Design³

Career

Occupation: typographer, graphic designer.⁶

Date not recordedWorked at Central School of Art and Design⁴
Date not recordedFounded Pentagram⁵

Personal life

BornMar 6, 1928, London⁷
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom⁸

Awards

1974Royal Designer for Industry^{9 10}
Date not recordedAIGA Medal⁹

Sources

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WikidataColin Forbes: Founded Pentagram, on Wikidata
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WikidataColin Forbes: citizenship, on Wikidata
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WikidataPentagram, Founder