Uwe Lese and his students

Author: He Jianping, Editor-in-Chief
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Collects classic works of international graphic design masters · Showcases the newest concepts in international graphic design education!
Uwe Wessel was born in Dresden, Germany in 1943 and is currently a professor at the University of Wuppertal, Germany. On the German communication design stage, he holds a solitary yet prominent position, with his direct and concise style being highly notable. However, he does not wish for his students to be influenced by him but instead consistently advocates the importance of personal inner creativity. Among the countless awards Uwe Wessel has received include:
- First Prize at the Lahti International Poster Triennial in Finland in 1983 and 2001
- Honorable Mention at the International Poster Invitational in Colorado, USA in 1987
- Awards at the Munich International Poster Column Triennial in 1989 and 1992
- First Prize at the German Visual Design Award International Competition in Essen, Germany in 1995
- Gold Medal at the Biennial of Graphic Design in Brno, Czech Republic in 1996, Silver Medal at the Chaux-de-Fonds International Poster Festival in France, two Bronze Medals at the International Poster Triennial in Toyama, Japan, and Gold Medal at the European ADC Annual Exhibition in 1996
- Silver Awards at the ADC in New York in 1998 and 2002
Shigeru Nakagawa defines design as:
1. Eternity
2. Revolution
3. Originality.
I would like to recommend her design philosophy to Chinese design classrooms. This triangular concept encompasses interpretations of technology, courage, creativity, and cultural heritage in design academia. You may not agree with my claim of elevating design to an academic realm, but the existence of design education itself is an acknowledgment of design as an academic discipline. Design is a systematic field with teachable and learnable history and theory, and it continues to evolve toward countless possibilities. The pillar of academic research is the spirit of science. Understanding this spirit is akin to a designer recognizing that every design is first and foremost a job. Thus, when you see a three-month graphic design crash course advertised in the newspaper, you might smile wryly.
Hegemann, Yerding, Los, Jost, Matisse, and Professor Vasiliev—undoubtedly, they are outstanding graphic designers of this era. This series of books introduces their understanding of design and their methods of design education, most importantly, it also features the creations of young designers influenced by them. I once again thank them for their assistance! I also extend my gratitude to China Youth Publishing House!
Last note: Three people walk together, and there will always be a teacher among them!