Works as a general graphic and book designer. He has a small studio with never more than one assistant, working closely with clients – writers, editors, artists, curators and architects.
There is no particular style: each job acquires its own. For this reason no distinction is made between recent work and that which dates back several decades. His design aim is to engage the reader or viewer, and his experience as a printer allows him to exploit technical means in the interests of economy.The site shows a selection of work, list of clients, and bibliography.
Richard Hollis is also a writer and lecturer mainly on design history. He was elected a Royal Designer for Industry in 2005.
For biographical details see Who’s Who.
The designer Karel Martens in conversation with Richard Hollis, 2006. Martens was director of Werkplaats Typografie, where Hollis lectured in December 2000. Photograph by Martin Argyroglo.
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