Public figure, Design
Walter Ballmer Silver
Swiss graphic designer and typographer, born 1923, active in Milan (1923-2011)
Walter Ballmer was a Swiss graphic designer and typographer, born 1923, active in Milan (1923-2011). Born 1923 in Liestal. Associated with Studio Boggeri, Olivetti.
- Function
- Design
- Industries
- Information and communication
Common questions
- Who is Walter Ballmer?
- Walter Ballmer was a Swiss graphic designer and typographer, born 1923, active in Milan (1923-2011). Born 1923 in Liestal. Associated with Studio Boggeri, Olivetti.
- What does Walter Ballmer do?
- Walter Ballmer is known as designer, commercial artist, graphic designer.
- Where did Walter Ballmer study?
- Walter Ballmer studied at Basel School of Design.
- When was Walter Ballmer born?
- Walter Ballmer was born on 1923 in Liestal.
- What awards has Walter Ballmer received?
- Compasso d'Oro.
Career and education
SilverCareer
- Studio Boggeri 1947
- Olivetti 1956 to 1971
Education
- Basel School of Design
Public life
Silver- Born
- 1923, Liestal
- Died
- 2011-09-28, Milan
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
- Occupations
- designer, commercial artist, graphic designer
- Affiliations
- Alliance Graphique Internationale
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Compasso d'Oro
What we have, and what we might have wrong
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- Wikidata, as of 3 Oct 2026. Community-curated knowledge base (CC0)
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