SHORT #004

Designers

Lance Wyman's brilliant design: Discovering Mexico's Olympic signage

Lance Wyman transformed signage and graphic design, merging art and functionality to enhance our interaction with the space.
Lance Wyman

About the Short

1937, Newark, New Jersey: Lance Wyman is born, who would become a pioneer of graphic design. From his earliest days, his talent for merging functionality with aesthetics promised an outstanding career.

1960, Pratt Institute: Wyman graduated and began his professional career at General Motors, where he began to forge his identity as a designer. This period marks the beginning of his exploration in graphic design, laying the foundation for his distinctive approach.

The 60s and 70s, Mexico and Beyond: Wyman achieves his greatest achievement with the graphic identity of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico. His work on the signage of the Mexico City Metro is recognized worldwide for its functionality and understanding, establishing himself as a benchmark in the design of navigation systems.

Washington D.C. Metro: Wyman brings his vision to the United States, transforming the Washington D.C. Metro into a space of intuitive navigation and attractive design. Their work not only enhances the traveler's experience but also turns public space into an expression of functional art.

Jeddah International Airport: Adapting its designs to a culturally diverse context, Wyman maintains its commitment to universal accessibility. Her work in Jeddah is a testament to how design can transcend cultural boundaries while maintaining clarity and functionality.

Minnesota Zoo, 1981: Wyman creates a memorable emblem that links the Minnesota 'M' with the figure of a moose, demonstrating his ability to incorporate local elements into his design. This logo is hailed as one of the best in the U.S., symbolizing the union between nature and visual identity.

Legacy: Each project by Lance Wyman is a lecture in graphic design and signage, showing how these elements influence our interaction with spaces and enhance our experience and connection with the environment.

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