Results within topic “history”

The Ad Nauseum Marketing of Von Dutch

How does an insufferable automobile pin-striping pioneer become a mainstream fashion trend? Patton examines the insufferable marketing of an image.

branding/identity  history 

The (Mostly) True Story of Helvetica and the New York City Subway

Is Helvetica really the typeface of the New York City Subway? Shaw goes mythbusting to uncover the long, storied history.

branding/identity  history  typography  signage 

A.I.G.A. Spirit—What Is It?

In this excerpt from “The Institute’s Next Ten Years: A stirring message from our new president,“ Emmett exhorts each of us to ask not what our organization can do for us, but what we can do for the profession.

AIGA  history  membership 

Another Side of Ladislav Sutnar

The pioneer of information design had carnal interests as well. Heller casts a light on Ladislav Sutnar’s ladies of the night.

history  graphic design 

'Twas the Icon of Christmas

How did Santa Claus come to be known for his snowy white beard and red suit? Heller looks back at the illustrators who gave life to this now iconic image.

history  illustration  graphic design 

Harvey Kurtzman: Mid-century's Mad Man of Comic Book Art Direction

Harvey Kurtzman took a film director’s approach to creating comics. Dooley reflects on the artist’s legacy and the Kurtzmania that lives on today.

history  exhibition  illustration 

Neurath, Bliss and the Language of the Pictogram

Are images more powerful and widely understood than words? Patton looks at the pictorial languages of Otto Neurath and Charles Bliss.

history  graphic design  information design 

History dans le Métro

Passengers at Paris’ La Muette station were treated to a rich visual history of posters uncovered during construction. Tempest reports on her underground discoveries.

history  international  posters  graphic design 

Picturing the Pulps: An Interview with David Saunders

What was it like to grow up with famed illustrator Norman Saunders for a dad? Heller asks the late artist’s son and biographer.

history  book design  illustration