1. Louise Fili was born on April 12,1951 and is an American graphic designer and artist known for her use of typography.
12 Facts About Louise Fili
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Louise Fili currently teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and has previously taught at The New School, New York University, and Cooper Union.
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Louise Fili was born on April 12,1951 in Orange, New Jersey to Italian immigrants, who worked as school teachers.
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When she was 16, Louise Fili taught herself calligraphy using a Speedball guide and an Osmiroid pen.
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Louise Fili attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York to study studio art.
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Louise Fili moved to New York City, in 1973, interning at the Museum of Modern Art and finishing the last semester of her degree at the School of Visual Arts.
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Louise Fili found type an expressive tool, setting the foundation for her later work.
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Louise Fili's approach extended to the physical surface treatment as well, favoring softer and more durable matte coatings over standard shiny finishes.
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Louise Fili designed close to 2,000 books during her tenure at the publisher.
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Louise Fili created packaging for Sarabeth's jam, Tate's cookies, and Bella Cucina.
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In 2004, Louise Fili was inducted into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame.
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Louise Fili has authored and co-authored over twenty books, many of them with her husband, the design historian Steven Heller.