Giancarlo Iliprandi

Many individuals haven't followed a direct route to pursue design as a career. Giancarlo Iliprandi, a native of Italy, is no exception. His journey commenced with the study of surgery at the University of Milan in 1943. However, the subsequent year saw him being drafted into the army of the Italian Social Republic (RSI). Swiftly, he deserted the army to align himself with the Resistance. After the war he studied painting in 1949 and scenography in 1953.

Self-taught in graphic design, he established his own studio in 1953, specializing in editorial and exhibition design. Throughout the 1960s, he served as the Art Director for various magazines, notably Popular Photography Italiana.

Since then he has worked in a number of roles within the industry. As well as teaching, member on a number of boards of directors, and was Directorz of the type design course at the School of Design of the Politecnico University since 2007.