Bob Gill (artist)
Bob Gill | |
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| Born | Robert Charles Gill January 17, 1931 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 2021 (aged 90) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Philadelphia Museum School of Art Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts City College of New York |
| Occupations | Graphic designer, illustrator |
| Spouse | Sara Fishko |
| Children | Two |
Robert Charles Gill (January 17, 1931 – November 9, 2021) was an American illustrator, graphic designer and author. Prolific and influential creative, Gill was notable for his concept-driven designs that blended graphic design and illustration, and popularized the use of visual puns and short, direct copy.
Together with Alan Fletcher and Colin Forbes, Gill co-founded British design company Fletcher/Forbes/Gill that after his departure grew into the international consultancy Pentagram. They also founded D&AD, a long-standing British educational organization in design and art direction.
Gill was known for his work as design educator and as author and designer of many widely referenced books on graphic design, advertising and visual culture. He also co-created 1977 Broadway musical Beatlemania, illustrated multiple children's books, and designed film titles for films and TV.