Massimo & Lella Vignelli
2015 Creative Hall of Fame Inductee
Design, Typography, Advertising
Massimo and Lella Vignelli revolutionized urban design, notably with the 1978 New York City subway signage. They developed corporate identities for brands like American Airlines and Benetton. Their extensive work in product, furniture, and interior design is showcased in museums worldwide.
Career
Massimo and Lella Vignelli had a profound effect on the way people interact with urban design, starting with the iconic signage of the New York City subway system in 1978. The Vignellis created corporate identity that included American Airlines, Bloomingdales and Benetton.
Their complete oeuvre, product design, furniture and interiors design has been published and exhibited throughout the world and is part of the permanent collections of several museums in New York, Montreal and Munich.
