The publication 'in his own words' presents a selection of lectures and articles delivered by Wim Crouwel between 1974 and 2006.

The texts by Crouwel, who has lectured all over the world, are highly interesting because they document a lengthy and important career as a designer (professor and museum director) that spans from the early postwar years until the first decade of the 21st century. This material is inspiring because it reflects a highly committed professional: a pragmatist, critical observer and, on some crucial points, even a utopian. The outgoing/diplomatic personality of Crouwel, who has always dressed immaculately, is shown in a small portfolio of portraits, made by different photographers over a period of almost sixty-five years.

The publication 'in his own words' presents a selection of lectures and articles delivered by Wim Crouwel between 1974 and 2006.

The texts by Crouwel, who has lectured all over the world, are highly interesting because they document a lengthy and important career as a designer (professor and museum director) that spans from the early postwar years until the first decade of the 21st century. This material is inspiring because it reflects a highly committed professional: a pragmatist, critical observer and, on some crucial points, even a utopian. The outgoing/diplomatic personality of Crouwel, who has always dressed immaculately, is shown in a small portfolio of portraits, made by different photographers over a period of almost sixty-five years.