Graphic Design History Timeline

  • 1880s, Art Nouveau

    In the 1880s, Art Nouveau (or New Art) was beginning to thrive in the US and Europe all the way up until the First World War. Source: https://www.britannica.com/art/Art-Nouveau
  • 1903, Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop)

    Werkstätte or the Vienna Workshop brought together many artists to work on many different projects such as graphics arts, furniture, fashion. and many more. Source: https://uxdesign.cc/a-brief-history-of-graphic-design-90eb5e1b5632
  • 1919, Post WWI German Art

    After WWI, Bauhaus helped shape art in 1919. This was done by his influence and "encouraged artists and designers to use their talents to help rebuild the broken society." Source: https://uxdesign.cc/a-brief-history-of-graphic-design-90eb5e1b5632
  • 1925, Art Deco Celebration

    1925 in Paris began a celebration called the 'Art Deco Celebration'. The art used here was, "simple shapes, stylized and geometric ornamentation, and elaborate use of expensive materials, both natural and synthetic." Source: https://uxdesign.cc/a-brief-history-of-graphic-design-90eb5e1b5632
  • 1950s - 60s, Pop Art

    Pop Art appeared in the form of comics. This kind of art would include big "bold" styles and "graphic printmaking" Source: https://uxdesign.cc/a-brief-history-of-graphic-design-90eb5e1b5632
  • 1984, Macintosh (Apple Mac)

    Before Photoshop (released in 1990), Steve Jobs invented the Macintosh which today plays a big role in graphic design.
  • 1990, Adobe Photoshop

    Adobe Photoshop, a good tool to use in graphic design and has evolved over the years.