W.A. Dwiggins
W.A. Dwiggins (1880–1956) was a book and type designer in Hingham, Massachusetts. Dated work on record includes Metro, Linotype (1930), Electra, Linotype (1935) and Caledonia, Linotype (1938). The Type.lol catalog lists 2 revivals of their type. They are published by David Einwaller and Lipton Letter Design.
Biography
American type designer, calligrapher, book designer, and illustrator (1880-1956). Coined the term 'graphic design' in 1922. Created 18 typefaces for Linotype including Electra (1935), Caledonia (1938), and Metro (1929-30). Known for elegant book designs and sophisticated understanding of type at text sizes. Pioneered the concept of 'M-formula' for understanding letterform construction. Wrote influential texts on typography including 'Layout in Advertising' (1928).
- Occupation
- Book and type designer, Hingham, Massachusetts
- From
- American
- Lived
- 1880–1956
- Typefaces
- 2
Dated work by W.A. Dwiggins
- Metro, Linotype, 1930
- Electra, Linotype, 1935
- Caledonia, Linotype, 1938
- Eldorado, Linotype, 1950
- Falcon, Linotype, 1961