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Two major events in the history of graphic design are credited to Johannes. He is credited with inventing the world's first printing press. And also the 42-line book, the first known book to use movable type.
His exact date and even year of birth are not stated. He is said to have been born between 1396 and 1400.
Resource:
Bellis, M. (2014, January 1). Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://inventors.about.com/od/gstartinventors/a/Gutenberg.htm -
The Printing press was not here yet, but Nicolas Jenson is in 1420. He would develop the "Roman" typeface in 1470. Again, the Date is not accurate, only the year as Jenson's actual birthdate is not referenced in the source.
Resource:
White, A. (2010, May 3). Nicolas Jenson’s Typographic Contributions. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from https://www.tdc.org/articles/nicolas-jensons-typographic-contributions/ -
Johannes Gutenberg credited with developing the first printing press. Books would never be the same again. Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material. Resource:
Bellis, M. (2014, January 1). Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://inventors.about.com/od/gstartinventors/a/Gutenberg.htm -
No picture available. Shortly after the printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg, the 42-line book was printed. It was the first book to be printed using movable type.
Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material.
Resource:
Bellis, M. (2014, January 1). Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://inventors.about.com/od/gstartinventors/a/Gutenberg.htm -
In the mid 18th century, the industrial revolution would start, revolutionising the ways people produced and consumed goods all over the world. Print and type woud be included in the many many things that people now had more access and demand for. Resource:
History.com Staff. (2009, January 1). Industrial Revolution. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution -
A political cartoon that demonstrates the role graphic design played in the Revolutionary War. Here, Franklin was attempting to unite the colonies against the British. Resource: American Revolution: Flags and Fliers. (2014). The History Channel website. Retrieved 2:05, December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/photos/american-revolution-flags-and-fliers.
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The American Revolution would affect America and Great Britain in a major way. Political Cartoons would play a large role in getting messages across to viewers on both sides of the war. Resource:
History.com Staff. (2009, January 1). American Revolution HIstory. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history -
James Montgomery Flagg is born. He would go one to create the Famous "I want YOU" poster to help recruit soldiers to fight in World War 1. Resource:
United States nicknamed Uncle Sam. (2014). The History Channel website. Retrieved 11:02, December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/united-states-nicknamed-uncle-sam. -
Max would develop the Helvetica typeface. One of the most popular typefaces in modern graphic design. Resource:
Bercume, R. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://ronbercume.com/max-miedinger-graphic-design-pioneer/ -
World War 2 would bring change to the entire world in more ways than just graphic design.
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Women are called upon to step up while men are away fighting World War 2. This piece by J. Howard Miller would inspire women to enter the workforce.
Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material. Resouce:
History.com Staff. (2010, January 1). Rosie the Riveter. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/rosie-the-riveter -
Douglas Engelbart develops the first computer mouse. Paving the way for the future of graphic design tools.
Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material. Resource:
Markoff, J. (2013, July 3). Computer Visionary Who Invented the Mouse. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/04/technology/douglas-c-engelbart-inventor-of-the-computer-mouse-dies-at-88.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 -
Milton Glaser is a Graphic Designer that all Graphic Designers should know. He makes it into this timeline twice for good reason.
Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material. Link:
miltonglaser.com -
In 1977 Milton Glaser's I love NY design would be used for the first time. The Image is still considered iconic to this day. Resource:
Gebreyes, R. (2014, August 29). Graphic Designer Milton Glaser Hardly Made Any Money Off The Iconic 'I Love NY' Logo. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/29/milton-glaser-i-love-ny-logo_n_5737032.html -
The first Macintosh computer is released with a 9 inch screen and a 2500 dollar price tag. Resource:
Nguyan, V. (2014, January 24). The Mac Turns 30! How Much Is the Original Computer Worth Today? Retrieved December 6, 2014, from http://communitytable.com/252656/viannguyen/the-mac-turns-30-how-much-is-the-original-computer-worth-today/ -
Photoshop version 1 arrives. Resource:
Pearce, M. (2008, April 16). Photoshop History. Retrieved December 6, 2014, from http://lowendmac.com/software/p/photoshop.html -
Daniel Orsino starts his road to a bachelors degree at Full Sail University. He is a humble student who would never do anything so bold as to put his own name on a Graphic Design Timeline for class credit. But he hopes to contribute to the field in a meaningful way some day.
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Somewhere at the back of my mind.
