* 1930 in Essen, Germany
- 1950-54 Studies at Folkwang-Werkkunstschule, Essen
- 1954-72 own agency for advertising graphic design, also photography, Showdécor, Text;
- since 1972 fulltime Type Designer with approx. 40 type famlies, approx. 250 Garnitures (GTS-Circle), Context;
- since 1995 independent distribution
