Louis Nelson (artist) explained

Louis Nelson
Birth Place:New York, U.S.
Alma Mater:Pratt Institute
Occupation:Industrial designer
Years Active:1965-present
Notable Works:Korean War Veterans Memorial
Dag Hammarskjöld Medal
Nationality:American

Louis Nelson (born 1936, New York) is 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.

Career

Louis Nelson graduated with a degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute in New York City in 1958.[1] [2]

From 1958 until 1962 he served in the US military, where he became a Captain and helicopter instructor.

After the Army, Louis returned to Pratt Institute, where he graduated with a master's degree in Industrial Design in 1964.

Louis Nelson designed the Mural Wall of the Korean War Veterans Memorial located in Washington.[3] [4] He also designed the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal,[5] [6] [7] as well as the nutrition facts label that appears on food packages in America.[8] [9] [10]

Awards and recognition

Louis Nelson has been honored by several industry designer organizations and magazines:[11]

Personal life

In April 1996, he married musician Judy Collins, whom he had been seeing since 1978. They live in Manhattan.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Louis Nelson (B.I.D '58) and associates designed hand held tabled called One World Explorer.. Pratt Institute. 13 September 2016.
  2. Book: Hannah, Gail Freet. Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual Relationships. Princeton Architectural Press. 2013-07-02. 9781616891749. en. 11.
  3. Web site: Glueck. Grace. DESIGN REVIEW; The Art of Making Things That Look Good and Work. The New York Times. 13 September 2016. 9 July 2004.
  4. Book: Remembering Korea: The Korean War Veterans Memorial. registration. Twenty-First Century Books. 2001-01-01. 9780761321569. en. 46.
  5. Web site: 50 Years of UN Peacekeeping Operations, 6 October English. United Nations. 2015-12-01.
  6. News: United Nations Journal; Rome, My Dear Watson, Was Not Built in a Day. The New York Times. 1998-08-22. 2015-12-01. 0362-4331. Paul. Lewis.
  7. Web site: Nov. 11: CMU's Prestigious Master of Product Development Program Hires New Innovative Managing Director To Handle Growth - Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon University. 19 August 2016.
  8. Web site: EVICH. HELENA BOTTEMILLER. Nutrition labels set for major overhaul. Politico. 19 August 2016.
  9. Book: Hannah, Bruce. Becoming a Product Designer. registration. John Wiley & Sons. 2004-02-04. 9780471223535. en. 174–178.
  10. Web site: Brady. Lois Smith. State of the Unions: Judy Collins and Louis Nelson. The New York Times. 13 September 2016. 24 September 2010.
  11. Web site: Louis Nelson. Pasos Peace Museum. 2015-12-01.
  12. Web site: 2013 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ANNOUNCED. Pratt Institute. 2015-12-01.
  13. News: WEDDINGS: VOWS;Judy Collins, Louis Nelson. The New York Times. 1996-04-21. 2015-12-01. 0362-4331. Lois Smith. Brady.

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