In the Vignelli archives, there’s a binder of transparencies labeled “early work.” Included is this image of a brightly colored display for Underwood typewriters. We’ve zoomed in so you can get a better look, but we don’t have much information about this project. We would love to hear from you if you know more about it!
Here’s a bit of the text: “This flexible Underwood display is made up of a series of parts that can be assembled in various ways to make up one or more window or counter displays.
The parts that make up the display are the following:
2 screens, one large (A) and one small (B). Both screens have a vertical cut in the center and can be fitted into one another to form a sturdy support. The screens are pink and red on one side and green and blue on the other side.
4 triangular shaped parts (C). 2 red and pink and 2 green and blue are used as display tops.
A square and a rectangular shaped part (D and E) red on one side and green on the other side are used as extra display tops.
Several discs (F) bear the name of the name of the machines displayed.
The structures described here are the easiest to obtain with this Underwood display. Of Course, the parts can be assembled in many other ways according to the taste and needs of the person using the display.
However, one particular that should always be kept in mind is that the only color combinations to be used are the pink-red or the green-blue.”
