Example 3 Max Bill

Bill, Max. "Wohnbedarf". 1930.

Max Bill was yet another prominent figure in the history of Swiss Design. It all started in 1927 when Bill joined the Bauhaus and studied under many artists including Wassily Kandinsky. This early piece showcases the Swiss grid system that many designers were beginning to incorporate into their work. Bill focused on a very mathematical approach when creating his designs and is recorded stating “I am of the opinion that it is possible to develop an art largely on the basis of mathematical thinking.” The Swiss grid has a unique way of creating a composition that is both busy and readable. It's what I would call controlled chaos. I find Max Bills work intriguing given the changes made to his designs over the years as he developed into his style. This is something I plan to continue to research.