Saul Bass: The Guy Who Made Design Move
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Saul Bass’s Henri’s Walk to Paris is a beautifully illustrated journey through a child’s dream of adventure. A must-have for design lovers! 🎨 Bold. Charming. Timeless.
Saul Bass: The Guy Who Made Design Move
Let’s talk about Saul Bass—the man, the myth, the designer who made graphic design cinematic and gave the world some of the most iconic movie titles and logos ever. If you’ve ever seen a Hitchcock film and felt like the opening credits were pulling you into a visual mind trip, that’s probably thanks to Bass. And, fun fact? He also illustrated a killer children’s book, Henri’s Walk to Paris—because why not be good at everything?
A Design Legend Before It Was Cool
Bass wasn’t just designing pretty posters. He was telling stories before the movie even started. He knew that a good intro didn’t just list names—it set the whole mood.
Some of his greatest hits?
🎬 The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) – Jagged, chaotic lines that scream “this movie is intense.”
🎬 Vertigo (1958) – Those spiraling graphics? The visual equivalent of getting lost in your own obsession.
🎬 Psycho (1960) – That choppy, fractured text in the opening? Just like Norman Bates’ mind. Creepy, right?
Dude turned title sequences into an art form, and suddenly, opening credits weren’t just a chore to sit through.
The Man Behind the Logos You See Every Day
Bass didn’t just stop at films. He took that clean, bold, instantly recognizable style and rebranded corporate America. Ever heard of these?
✔ AT&T (The Bell & Globe Logos) – The visual version of “we connect the world.”
✔ United Airlines – A swooping “U” that made flying look cool.
✔ Warner Bros. – Yep, he even worked his magic on this classic.
His logos are the kind that don’t need explaining. They’re timeless, like your favorite vintage tee that never goes out of style.
Oh, And He Illustrated a Children’s Book?!
As if Saul Bass wasn’t already legendary enough, he also dabbled in kids’ books. Henri’s Walk to Paris is a super charming, beautifully designed story about a kid who dreams of seeing Paris. It’s got that clean, bold, mid-century modern vibe that makes every page a piece of art.
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Why His Work Still Hits Today
Bass was all about simplicity that tells a story. His designs weren’t just pretty—they made you feel something. That’s why, decades later, his work still looks fresh. Whether it’s a glitchy, cyberpunk aesthetic or a minimalist logo, modern designers are still pulling from the Saul Bass playbook.
And if you want to dive deeper, check out this killer breakdown of Henri’s Walk to Paris by Alyana Cazalet:
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Final Thought? The Guy Knew His Stuff.
Saul Bass didn’t just make things look cool—he made them mean something. Whether it was a movie intro, a book illustration, or a logo that lasted decades, his work is a masterclass in how design tells stories.
🔥 So next time you see a bold, graphic design that just works? There’s a good chance Saul Bass did it first.
XOXO or whatever. 😘
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