Louise Fili

Louise Fili
Black and white image of Fili sitting at table. Her hands are crossed over a cup of coffee and the table is decorated with Modernist type.
Born (1951-04-12) April 12, 1951 (age 73)
NationalityAmerican
Known forGraphic design
SpouseSteven Heller
AwardsArt Directors Club Hall of Fame (2004), Art Directors Club Gold Medalist, Art Directors Club Silver Medalist, Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist, AIGA Medal (2014), Type Directors Club Medal of Excellence (2015), SVA Master Series Award and Exhibition (2016), Frederic W. Goudy Award (2021)
Websitewww.louisefili.com

Louise Fili, born on April 12, 1951, is an American graphic designer renowned for her adept use of typography and commitment to quality design. Her artistic inspiration derives from her passion for Italy, Modernism, and European Art Deco styles. Acknowledged as a trailblazer in the postmodern revival of historical styles in book jacket design, Fili seamlessly blends historic typography with contemporary colors and compositions. Commencing her career in the publishing industry, Fili gained prominence for her robust typographic approach, crafting nearly 2,000 book jackets during her tenure with Random House. Upon establishing her own design studio, she has directed her focus towards restaurant identity, food-related logos, and packaging.