Poster Designer

The Poster Designers collection at Encyclopedia.Design explores the visionaries who revolutionized visual communication, from early advertising and propaganda posters to contemporary artistic and digital designs. Posters have long served as a medium for public messaging, branding, activism, and artistic expression, blending typography, illustration, and photography to captivate audiences.

What You’ll Find in This Collection:

✔ Profiles of Iconic Poster Designers – Learn about Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Alphonse Mucha, Saul Bass, Milton Glaser, Shepard Fairey, and contemporary poster artists.
✔ Poster Art Movements & Styles – Explore Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, Psychedelic, and Minimalist poster design trends.
✔ Typography & Graphic Composition – Discover how designers use bold typefaces, color theory, and layout techniques to enhance visual storytelling.
✔ Advertising & Political Posters – See how posters have influenced branding, propaganda, activism, and cultural movements throughout history.
✔ The Future of Poster Design – Investigate trends in digital posters, augmented reality (AR), AI-generated design, and sustainable printing methods.

From classic movie posters and concert prints to modern social awareness campaigns, poster designers continue to shape how we consume visual messages in public and digital spaces.

📌 Explore the artists and techniques that have defined poster design as both a commercial tool and an artistic movement.

La Biche au Bois by Jules Cheret

Jules Cheret was a French painter who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art. Over the course of his long life, Cheret produced more than 1000 posters. His extravagantly colourful designs were used to regularly promote upcoming theatre productions. He is regarded as the father of the modern poster.Read More →