Art and Heritage Online Database

Collection: Gray's School of Art Collection; Gray's School of Art Graphic Design Collection
Object Type: Graphic Design: Book
Artist/Maker: Mackie, George
Date: 1971
Media/Materials: ink on paper
Dimensions: overall: 20.5 cm x 14.5 cm

Description:

The cover features text in grey and black fine font. The prospectus features the GM font which was originally hand drawn by George Mackie, Head of Design 1956-1980. Printed on a light grey background.
20 pages; printed by Aberdeen University Press

George Mackie is a former Head of Design at Gray's School of Art. In 1973 he was awarded the title Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce.

George Mackie was also a member of the Bomber Squadron during WWII.
Object Number: ABDRG2012.25