Nelson Ivan Petzold

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Nelson Ivan Petzold (* 1931 in Porto Alegre , Rio Grande do Sul ; † August 8, 2018 there ) was a Brazilian designer and architect . He was considered a pioneer of industrial design in Brazil.

Nelson Ivan Petzold studied architecture at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , where he was professor for graphic representation until 2012. Together with his partner José Carlos Mário Bornancini (1923–2008) he designed numerous designs for everyday use. They became known for their children's cutlery with the faces of prince, princess and dogs called "Príncipe Garfo", "Cão Faquinha" and "Princesa Colher". The series was sold with around 2.5 million units.

Individual evidence

  1. a b c "Designer Nelson Ivan Petzold morre aos 87 anos" on casavogue.globo.com , August 8, 2018, accessed on August 10, 2018.
  2. "Nelson Petzold recebe Título de Professor Emérito" on ufrgs.br , November 13, 2012, accessed on August 10, 2018.
  3. "José Carlos Mário Bornancini" on enciclopedia.itaucultural.org.br , accessed on August 10, 2018.