Graphic Design (Page 13)

The selection of design posts and articles about the last 150 years of graphic design and the graphic arts provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of this field. From the Art Nouveau movement to the modernist designs of the mid-20th century, each era is characterized by its unique aesthetic and cultural influences.

The development of new printing technologies, such as lithography and offset printing, allowed designers to experiment with new techniques and styles. The rise of digital technology in recent decades has further expanded the possibilities for graphic design, leading to an explosion of creativity and innovation. Through these posts and articles, readers can gain a deeper understanding of how graphic design has evolved and how it continues to shape our visual culture today.

Vintage Travel postcard Norway featured image

A delightful set of photo postcards made in Norway in the 1960s. Wonderfully, nearly all the cards in the set include a cheerful red car (of various makes), merrily making its way through the Norwegian countryside. The postcards thus evoke a series of personal snapshots of one person’s road-trip.Read More →

Transforming Type examines kinetic or moving type in a range of fields including film credits, television idents, interactive poetry and motion graphics. As the screen increasingly imitates the properties of real-life environments, typographic sequences are able to present letters that are active and reactive. Read More →