Louis Nelson (October 8, 1936 – December 4, 2024) was an American industrial designer and graphic artist who is best known for designing the Mural Wall for the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington.
Louis Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1936 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 2024 (aged 88) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Pratt Institute |
| Occupation | Industrial designer |
| Years active | 1965–2024 |
| Notable work | Korean War Veterans Memorial Dag Hammarskjöld Medal |
| Spouse | |
| Website | www |
Early life and career
editNelson was born in New York City, to Norwegian American parents.[1] He graduated with a degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute in New York City in 1958.[2][3]
From 1958 until 1962 he served in the US military, where he became a captain and helicopter instructor. After the Army, he returned to the Pratt Institute, where he graduated with a master's degree in Industrial Design in 1964.
Nelson designed the Mural Wall of the Korean War Veterans Memorial located in Washington.[4][5] He also designed the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal,[6][7][8] as well as the nutrition facts label that appears on food packages in America.[9][10][11]
Personal life and death
editIn April 1996, he married musician Judy Collins, whom he had been seeing since 1978. They lived in Manhattan.[12]
Nelson was diagnosed with cancer on November 22, 2024, while being treated for a fall. He died of the disease at a Manhattan hospital 12 days later, on December 4, at the age of 88.[1]
Awards and recognition
editLouis Nelson had been honored by several industry designer organizations and magazines:[13]
- 2013: Career Achievement Award, Pratt Institute[14]
- AIGA
- Industrial Design Excellence Award: Silver
- American Corporate Identity
- Art Directors Club (NY & LA)
- British Design & Art Direction
- Clio Awards
- IABC
References
edit- ^ a b Smith, Harrison. "Louis Nelson, designer who honored Korean War veterans, dies at 88". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Louis Nelson (B.I.D '58) and associates designed hand held tabled called One World Explorer". Pratt Institute. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ Hannah, Gail Freet (2013-07-02). Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual Relationships. Princeton Architectural Press. p. 11. ISBN 9781616891749.
- ^ Glueck, Grace (9 July 2004). "DESIGN REVIEW; The Art of Making Things That Look Good and Work". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ Remembering Korea: The Korean War Veterans Memorial. Twenty-First Century Books. 2001-01-01. p. 46. ISBN 9780761321569.
- ^ "50 Years of UN Peacekeeping Operations, 6 October English". United Nations. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
- ^ Lewis, Paul (1998-08-22). "United Nations Journal; Rome, My Dear Watson, Was Not Built in a Day". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
- ^ "Nov. 11: CMU's Prestigious Master of Product Development Program Hires New Innovative Managing Director To Handle Growth - Carnegie Mellon University". Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ EVICH, HELENA BOTTEMILLER. "Nutrition labels set for major overhaul". Politico. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ Hannah, Bruce (2004-02-04). Becoming a Product Designer. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 174–178. ISBN 9780471223535.
- ^ Brady, Lois Smith (24 September 2010). "State of the Unions: Judy Collins and Louis Nelson". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ Brady, Lois Smith (1996-04-21). "WEDDINGS: VOWS;Judy Collins, Louis Nelson". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
- ^ "Louis Nelson". Pasos Peace Museum. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
- ^ "2013 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ANNOUNCED". Pratt Institute. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
External links
edit- Official website
- Louis Nelson discography at Discogs