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3 unusual facts about Peter Seitz


Peter Seitz

Born in Schwabmünchen, Germany in 1931, Seitz graduated from Ulm Hochschule für Gestaltung (Ulm University of Design, HfG) with a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication in 1959, after studying with graphic designers Tomás Maldonado, Max Bill, and Otl Aicher.

Major InterDesign projects include: the identity programs and signage systems for the Minneapolis Parkways, the downtown St. Paul Skyways, the Minnesota State Capitol and the Minnesota Zoo.

Schwabmünchen

Peter Seitz (1931- ) Graphic Designer, Author, Professor, Business Owner


Otl Aicher

Faculty and students included such notable designers as Tomás Maldonado and Peter Seitz.

Reserve clause

The reserve clause was struck down in 1975 when arbitrator Peter Seitz ruled that since pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally played for one season without a contract, they could become free agents.


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