Speaker Zvi Narkiss
Born 1921. Freelance Designer since 1950 of books, posters, bank notes, postage staps, etc. Designed 16 Hebrew type families, introduced in all typesetting options available in Israel, including exclusive typefaces tor two newly revised Bible editions. Served as academic consultant to the graphic design course of the ‘Technion’, Israel’s Institute of Technology, and as lecturer in Graphic Design and Typography. Served as member of the academic promotion committe at ‘Bezalel’, Israel’s major academy of Art and Design, and as a member of the national advisory committee to the Bank of Israel, for the design of new banknotes and coins.