Erik Spiekermann

Summary

Erik Spiekermann is a human^[1]. Born in Stadthagen^[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1947^[3]. He worked as a type designer^[4], graphic designer^[5], university teacher^[6], designer^[7], and typographer^[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Stadthagen^[2], Erik Spiekermann…
• Erik Spiekermann was born on May 30, 1947^[3].
• Erik Spiekermann held citizenship in Germany^[10].
• Erik Spiekermann's professions included type designer^[4].
• Erik Spiekermann worked as a graphic designer^[5].
• Erik Spiekermann worked as a university teacher^[6].
• Erik Spiekermann's professions included designer^[7].
• Erik Spiekermann worked as a typographer^[8].
• Erik Spiekermann worked as a postage stamp designer^[11].
• Among Erik Spiekermann's employers was University of the Arts Bremen^[12].
• Erik Spiekermann was educated at Freie Universität Berlin^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Erik Spiekermann is Q15290851^[14].
• Erik Spiekermann received the Gerrit Noordzij Prize^[15].
• Erik Spiekermann received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry^[16].
• Erik Spiekermann received the SOTA Typography Award^[17].
• Erik Spiekermann is recorded as male^[18].
• Erik Spiekermann's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Erik Spiekermann's Commons category is recorded as Erik Spiekermann^[20].
• Erik Spiekermann's family name is recorded as Spiekermann^[21].
• Erik Spiekermann's given name is recorded as Erik^[22].
• Erik Spiekermann's floruit is recorded as January 1, 2008^[23].
• Erik Spiekermann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German^[24].
• Erik Spiekermann's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Erik Spiekermann'}^[25].
• Erik Spiekermann's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NADD Wikidata project^[26].
• Erik Spiekermann's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NADD creators^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stadthagen^[2], Erik Spiekermann… he was born on May 30, 1947^[3].

Education

Erik Spiekermann's education included a stint at Freie Universität Berlin^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include type designer^[4], graphic designer^[5], university teacher^[6], designer^[7], typographer^[8], and postage stamp designer^[11]. Among Erik Spiekermann's employers was University of the Arts Bremen^[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Erik Spiekermann is Q15290851^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Gerrit Noordzij Prize^[15], a design award^[28], in Netherlands^[29], founded in 1996^[30]; honorary Royal Designer for Industry^[16], an award^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; and SOTA Typography Award^[17].

Why It Matters

Erik Spiekermann has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

FAQs

Where was Erik Spiekermann born?

Erik Spiekermann's place of birth was Stadthagen^[2].

What did Erik Spiekermann do for work?

Erik Spiekermann worked as type designer^[4], graphic designer^[5], university teacher^[6], designer^[7], and typographer^[8].

Where did Erik Spiekermann go to school?

Erik Spiekermann was educated at Freie Universität Berlin^[13].

What awards did Erik Spiekermann receive?

Honors received include Gerrit Noordzij Prize^[15], honorary Royal Designer for Industry^[16], and SOTA Typography Award^[17].