25/06/2025
So well ahead of his time..
Anton Stankowski (1906–1998), a German graphic designer, photographer, and painter, pioneered Constructive Graphic Art. In 1972, he won a Deutsche Bank logo design competition with his iconic "slash in a square," introduced in 1974. The minimalist blue logo, with a 53-degree diagonal line, symbolizes dynamic growth within a stable environment, reflecting trust and modernity. Stankowski’s design, rooted in his constructivist philosophy, remains timeless, shaping Deutsche Bank’s global identity.