Michelle Bauer

Hear from members why AIGA is the place to go for connections, resources, savings, education, recognition and—of course—inspiration.

We started the week excited about Adobe’s announcements on where digital publishing is headed and end it mourning the loss of one of the great innovators of our time. Here’s a filtered look at some of the stories we followed.

Alexey Brodovitch, art director of Harper’s Bazaar for nearly a quarter of a century and recipient of a 1987 AIGA Medal, played a crucial role in introducing into the United States a radically simplified graphic design style forged in Europe in the 1920s. He also defined the modern magazine director as one who takes an active role in conceiving and commissioning all forms of graphic art, and he specialized in discovering and showcasing young and unknown talent, particularly photographers.