Olle eksell

This man is a genius and one of my biggest inspirations- The late illustrator and artist Olle Eksell from Sweden. Olle Eksell (1918-2007) Olle Eksell made himself a name as an innovator of artistic graphic designs for utility goods during the 1950´ies. He became inspired by the American way of life, after having spent a short period at an art-school in Los Angeles. When he returned to Sweden, he started working as an illustrator, advertising expert and exhibition curator.

This is a fabulous book featuring the work of Swedish graphic designer Olle Eksell - and I've been meaning to blog about the b...

Olle Eksell made his name through his involvement in the re-shaping of Swedish graphic design during the 1950’s. Inspired by the American lifestyle and a period at Art School in Los Angeles, he ret…

I think if you know anything about the legendary Swedish Mid-Century designer Olle Eksell, it's probably regarding his 'ÖGON CACAO' design (the poster with those tasty looking eyes) BUT I'm guessing many people do not know that Eksell was such a brilliant doodler!

I think if you know anything about the legendary Swedish Mid-Century designer Olle Eksell, it's probably regarding his 'ÖGON CACAO' design (the poster with those tasty looking eyes) BUT I'm guessing many people do not know that Eksell was such a brilliant doodler!

This is a fabulous book featuring the work of Swedish graphic designer Olle Eksell - and I've been meaning to blog about the b...

Olle Eksell Swedish graphic designer, poster artist and children's book illustrator. His illustrations are the epitome of late 40's, early 50's, graphic art, one look at you can date his work with accuracy. I found this image the other day, while looking at James Thurber books, and followed it to a Chinese book site! Den Store Quillow by James Thurber Isn't it just fabulous?! This is the cover – click on it and go to blog by a fellow enthusiast – and see more fabulous images…

Olle Birds. A flock of quirky feathered friends by Olle Eksell, the wonderful Swedish graphic designer and illustrator. #birds #olleeksell #illustration #design #graphicdesign

Olle Eksell:

We don't often write posthumous posts on It's Nice That, but I can assure you that when we do it is definitely worth a read. In the case of Olle Eksell, I'd say that I've never come across someone's work who is so quintessentially up our street. Eksell, who dipped his talented toe into the world of advertising, illustration, graphic design and writing, has a portfolio that is at once fun, humorous, well-informed and totally ahead of his time.