Graphic Design from Then to Now

By Byrnheat
  • 38,000 BCE

    38,000 BCE

    38,000 BCE
    When Cavemen First started drawing on cave walls.
  • 3300 BCE

    3300 BCE

    3300 BCE
    First written language and arts.
  • 1000

    1000 Century

    1000 Century
    First Logos were made for the crusades.
  • 1493

    1439

    1439
    First printing presses were made so news could be widespread.

  • 1837

    1837
    Color was first seen and used for newspapers and other graphic design.

  • 1922

    Graphic design was finally named and used specifically.

  • 1947

    1947
    A book was published about graphic design and described it explicitly.

  • 1950

    1950
    Typewriters we’re created and very useful for graphic design.

  • 1980

    Websites and programs for online design were first made.

  • Now

    Now
    We use lots of various websites, and design methods to sell brands and ideas in our world.