Otto Heinrich Treumann was born on 28 March 1919 in Furth, Bavaria, Germany. He was trained at the Grafische School and Nieuwe Kunstschool in Amsterdam from 1935-1940. Since 1945, he worked in his own studio, designing for ELAL, Nederlandse Gasunie, Wolters-Noordhoff Publishers, Philips, Utrecht Industries Fair, Bijenkorf Dep. Store, Delft Technical University, Association of Netherlands architects and many others. In 1947 he received the H.N Werkmann prize for the Rayon Revue magazine which he designed from 1946 to 1959. He also designed 20 postage stamps for the Netherlands postal service.
During his 40 years of career, he designed many outstanding posters in many different approaches. I have two examples of his posters (see under), which are made up of two different color palates and style. One shows a simple design with geometric elements and very soft colors thus giving off a welcoming feeling. The other one shows very provocative pictures and contrasting colors, creating a dramatic feeling. The logos that he designed are very simple but sophisticated. With strong geometric forms, the logos look outstanding and leaves a lasting mark in the audiences' memory.
1. Wolters-Noodrdhoff
2. Royal Institute of Dutch Architects (BNA)
3. EL AL Israeli Airlines
4. Kröller-Müller Museum
5. Wolters Kluwer Publishers
Awards
1948 H.N Werkman Award ( For Best Book or Magazine Design)
1950 The photographic chronicle Rome is listed as one of the '50 Best Book Designs' of the year; honorable mentions for two other books. Subsequent successful year: 1952, 1954(2+1), 1957, 1960, 1961(2), 1962 1965(3), 1967(2) and 1968
1952 Poster Award (Genootschap voor Reclame, Amsterdam); also 1953, 1956, 1958 and 1959
1957 Awarded Frans Duwaerprijs 1956 by City of Amsterdan
1958-1959 Nederlandse Affiche prijs ( Dutch Poster Award)
1959 Calendar Award, Calcutta
1960 Received Gerrit Jan Thiemeprijs, Dutch publisher's award
1966 Made an honorary member of Graphic Designers Association of Israel
1970 Awarded David Roellprijs for his posters.
1970 Receives Royal Dutch Knighthood ( Ridder in de Orde van Oranje Nassau)
1975 Awarded Duwaerprijs by City of Amsterdam
1987 Received Yakir Award from Bezalel Academy, Jerusalem
1994 Honoured with CEuvre Award for his life's work
1995 Made honorary member of BNO ( Association of Dutch Designers)
This post is written in celebration of the 92nd Anniversary of the birth of Otto Heinrich Treumann. Thank you so much for your contributions.