Jean Widmer
Swiss-French graphic designer (1929–2026)
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Jean Widmer (born Hans Ulrich Widmer;[1] 31 March 1929 – 2 February 2026) was a Swiss and French graphic designer.[2]
Born
31 March 1929
Hans Ulrich Widmer
31 March 1929
Frauenfeld, Thurgau, Switzerland
Died2 February 2026 (aged 96)
Paris, France
EducationZurich School of Arts and Crafts
OccupationGraphic designer
Jean Widmer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hans Ulrich Widmer 31 March 1929 Frauenfeld, Thurgau, Switzerland |
| Died | 2 February 2026 (aged 96) Paris, France |
| Education | Zurich School of Arts and Crafts |
| Occupation | Graphic designer |
Widmer studied at the Zurich School of Arts and Crafts[3] and moved to France in the 1950s, aiming to revamp public signage and road infrastructure.[4][5][failed verification] He was one of the first designers in France to make typography an element of their designs.[6] He also created the design of the Centre Pompidou logo.[7]
Widmer died on 2 February 2026, at the age of 96, in Paris.[1][8][9]
Distinctions
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier, 1983; Officier, 1991; Commandeur, 2001)[10]
- Knight of the Legion of Honour (2012)
- Swiss Design Award (2017)[5]