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Steff Geissbühler, USA

AGI member since 1980

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geissbühler:design is an independent graphic design consultancy, specializing in brand identities, print, environmental graphics, posters and visual communications. Steff Geissbuhler is among America’s most celebrated designers of integrated brand and corporate identity programs. His work also includes posters, brochures, books and illustrations. He has designed architectural graphics and sign systems for various institutions, environmental graphics and exhibitions. Steff’s work has been honored with the American Institute of Graphic Arts Medal for his sustained contribution to design excellence and the development of the profession. He is also the recipient of the U.S. Federal Achievement Design Award and several awards from the Art Director’s Clubs. Steff served as the U.S. president of the Alliance Graphique Internationale and has been a member of the board of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. He is past president and board member of AIGA’s New York chapter.

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geissbühler:design is an independent graphic design consultancy, specializing in brand identities, print, environmental graphics, posters and visual communications. Steff Geissbuhler is among America’s most celebrated designers of integrated brand and...

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Steff Geissbühler, USA (1980)

geissbühler:design is an independent graphic design consultancy, specializing in brand identities, print, environmental graphics, posters and visual communications. Steff Geissbuhler is among America’s most celebrated designers of integrated brand and corporate identity programs. His work also includes posters, brochures, books and illustrations. He has designed architectural graphics and sign systems for various institutions, environmental graphics and exhibitions. Steff’s work has been honored with the American Institute of Graphic Arts Medal for his sustained contribution to design excellence and the development of the profession. He is also the recipient of the U.S. Federal Achievement Design Award and several awards from the Art Director’s Clubs. Steff served as the U.S. president of the Alliance Graphique Internationale and has been a member of the board of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. He is past president and board member of AIGA’s New York chapter.

designing:

(2003)

  • Ivan Chermayeff,
  • Tom Geismar,
  • Steff Geissbuhler

Graphis

designing: reveals a way of thinking about visual problems The book celebrates over 40 years of work produced by Chermayeff & Geismar Inc

TM Trademarks designed by Chermayeff & Geismar

(2000)

  • Ivan Chermayeff,
  • Tom Geismar,
  • Steff Geissbühler

Princeton Architectural Press

A collection of Trademarks and Logos.

Parttime Professor

2015 – 2024

  • Savannah College of Art & Design (USA)

Adjunct Professor Graphic Design

  • Chermayeff & Geismar Inc

    1975 – 2011

AIGA Life Achievement Award (Gold medal)

U.S. Federal Achievement Award

Art Directors Club Gold Cube

plus

  • AIGA National Board of Directors (2x)

  • AIGA/NY Chapter President, Board Member and Honorary Board Member

    1975 – 2015

  • Cannes Lions Advertising Festival Jury president and Judge

    2010 – present

  • D&AD Judge / London

    2008 – present

  • Part time faculty at SCAD Savannah

    2015 – 2024