Camere d'aria velo, furgoncini e micromotori Pirelli

TITLE

Inner tubes for bicycles, light vans and mopeds Pirelli
(Camere d'aria velo, furgoncini e micromotori Pirelli)

TYPE

Brochure

YEAR

1954

INDUSTRY

Tires

CLIENT

Pirelli

MEDIUM

Printed foldout

COLLECTION

Pirelli Foundation

RIGHTS HOLDER

© Pirelli Foundation

DESCRIPTION

This brochure reflects Ottinetti’s ability to translate product quality into a clear and visually compelling graphic system. The composition is structured around a series of concentric circular forms, evoking both the physical shape of inner tubes and the idea of layered construction. The bold use of color and geometric precision creates a strong visual focus, while the centered emblem reinforces balance and control within the design. The result is a composition that is both immediately legible and visually distinctive.

Rather than relying on descriptive imagery, the work communicates product reliability through abstraction and order. The accompanying text—emphasizing “strict controls for a better product”—aligns with the disciplined visual structure, positioning Pirelli as a brand defined by quality and technical rigor. This approach reflects the broader evolution of postwar Italian graphic design, where simplified forms, controlled color, and conceptual clarity were used to convey industrial excellence with authority and restraint.

Piero Ottinetti — Design Archive