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History of graphic design

  • logos
    1400

    logos

    logos were a means to show off printing skills
  • invention of the Gutenberg press
    1439

    invention of the Gutenberg press

    Johannes Gutenberg introduces the press to the public, it created Commercial uses of design
  • graphic design

    graphic design

    the term graphic design is heard for the first time. William Addison dwiggins used the term to describe the part he had in creating his book designs
  • digital era

    digital era

    photo manipulation, illustrations, and photography began which are things we enjoy today
  • digital age

    digital age

    in 1984 apple created the macintosh computer which allowed the use of Photoshop
  • minimalism

    minimalism

    in 2010 graphic design became very minimalist, the use of neutral colors and clean design was used heavily.
  • current

    current

    currently the design trend is very retro. abstract shapes and designs are used in ads and packaging.