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Black and white photo of the suspension railroad in Elberfeld, Germany

The suspension railroad in Elberfeld, Germany, circa 1921.

born in Elberfeld, Germany

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creating marks is best left to professionals with experience, practice and the artistic strength to make them unique. —wilhelm deffke

A logotype depicting two white horse heads attached to a house

one year with behrens

Wilhelm Deffke was already a successful illustrator in the German book art movement when he was employed by Peter Behrens: during his year in the famous workshop, the young designer watched Behrens developing the AEG brand identity.