Knud V. Engelhardt, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Knud V. Engelhardt

Danish architect and designer

Date of Birth: 11-Feb-1882

Date of Death: 15-Apr-1931

Profession: architect, designer

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Knud Valdemar Engelhardt ( 11 February 1882 - 15 April 1931) was Denmark's first industrial designer.
Influenced by the architect Thorvald Bindesbøll, Engelhardt understood that successful production depended on both an industrial and a graphical approach.
The font he developed for Gentofte's road signs is sensitive and personal but also eminently readable.
From 1908 to 1910, he designed electric trams for Copenhagen with intricate detail.
The vehicles were functional and cleanable in all weathers, and were well manufactured. Although Engelhardt was an architect, he also exerted a considerable influence on the development of Danish billboards.
His printed posters always conveyed clear messages, enhanced by the accompanying text.