LEIBNIZ INDEX
La Collection Ollier
F. Ollier, a French individual born in 1947, passed away in 2023. In the 1980s, Ollier embarked on a leisurely tour across the United States, unwittingly becoming a meticulous archivist of design and print materials. His collection is an eclectic assembly of ephemera, including bus tickets, discount coupons, restaurant business cards, and an assortment of flyers sourced from diverse global destinations. What distinguishes Ollier's collection is its origin – these artifacts were not procured from mainstream channels but rather from the intimate confines of small gift shops, museums, and local eateries. Within these seemingly mundane items lies a rich tapestry of typographies and layouts that vividly reflect the unique design sensibilities of the 1980s, now all but disappeared from the digital landscape.
"F. Ollier's curation serves as a silent testimony to the transient nature of design trends. While the specifics of Ollier's life remain shrouded in privacy, we extend our acknowledgment and gratitude by preserving a segment of his archives at Leibniz Index. In doing so, we honor the legacy of F. Ollier and contribute to the conservation of this distinctive slice of 1980s design history, ensuring that his curated artifacts continue to tell their silent yet compelling stories to future generations
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LEIBNIZ INDEX
Leibniz Index is a curated collection featuring rare print documents, books, and diverse corporate cards, available for both physical purchase and high-quality digital scanning. Designed specifically for academic pursuits in design studies and graphic inspiration,
our project offers a concise and focused selection. Each item within the collection has been carefully chosen to provide a glimpse into historical design evolution. Whether you're a collector, design enthusiast, or scholar, our project invites you
to seamlessly navigate between physical acquisitions and digital reproductions. Discover the convergence of tradition and technology as you delve into
the pages of significant historical artifacts.
our project offers a concise and focused selection. Each item within the collection has been carefully chosen to provide a glimpse into historical design evolution. Whether you're a collector, design enthusiast, or scholar, our project invites you
to seamlessly navigate between physical acquisitions and digital reproductions. Discover the convergence of tradition and technology as you delve into
the pages of significant historical artifacts.
