Film & Television:
* The Man with the Golden Arm (1955): The film's poster design features a stylized, abstract hand holding a syringe. This is considered one of Bass's first major breakthroughs.
* The Anatomy of a Murder (1959): The poster for this film features an abstracted image of a human figure composed of angular, geometric shapes.
* Vertigo (1958): The iconic spiral image that becomes synonymous with the film.
* Psycho (1960): The famous poster with a close-up of the shower drain, representing the film's famous shower scene.
* West Side Story (1961): The stylized, abstract design of the Jets and Sharks gangs.
* The Shining (1980): While not a logo in the traditional sense, Bass designed the title sequence featuring a scrolling camera moving through an abstract representation of the Overlook Hotel.
Corporate:
* AT&T (1969): The iconic "Bell" logo, which is still used today.
* United Airlines (1974): The stylized globe logo that captured the airline's international reach.
* Girl Scouts of the USA (1980): The iconic "Girl Scout Cookie" logo.
* The Dixie Cups (1964): The abstract, stylized design of the musical group's logo.
Other notable works:
* The Design of Design (1964): This was a book that explored design in a broader sense, and helped to cement Bass's place as a design icon.
* The Film Design of Saul Bass (1972): This film explored his design work for motion pictures, including title sequences, posters, and other materials.
Bass's work is characterized by its simplicity, elegance, and clarity. He was a master of using abstract imagery to create powerful and memorable designs. His work has influenced generations of designers and continues to be studied and admired today.