Studio Dumbar

Dutch agency founded by Gert Dumbar, known for playful, experimental identities such as that of the Dutch postal service.

Gert Dumbar studied in The Hague and at the Royal College of Art in London before starting his studio. He helped create the identity for the Netherlands railways in the 1960s, when he worked for Tel Design.

Studio Dumbar became known for playful and experimental identities, such as that for PTT, the Dutch post and telecommunications service, and for posters with staged scenes and photography.

Playful compositions with photographs of staged set-ups and typography.

• Posters and graphic design