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Alexey Brodovitch
Alexey Brodivitch was born in 1898. This is not the exact birth date. He is a major figure in Graphic Design. Alexey would use all parts of Graphic Design. He would put photos together with text and drawings. AIGA -
Bradury Thompson
Bradbury Thompson is a major figure in Graphic Design. He was known for using colors and understanding the importantce of font. This is not his birth date. GDA -
Paul Rand
Paul Rand is a major figure in Graphic Design. He is know for the work he has created for IBM, UPS, & ABC. Paul Rand -
James Montgomery Flagg's "Uncle Sam" Poster
A world event that influenced society as a whole is Wolrd War I and the need to recruit more people to the Army. James Montgomery Flagg's "Uncle Sam" poster was used in 1917.
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Herb Lubalin
Herb Lubalin is a major figure in Graphic Design who is known for influencing how people look at letters by adding movement. AIGA -
Saul Bass
Saul Bass is a major figure in Graphic Design that worked in both print design and movie animation. He has done works for plays, movies, and airlines. Saul Bass -
George Lois
George Lois is a major figure in Graphic Design. He has done many works in his life time including ESPN, MTV, VH1, And Esquire magazine. George Lois -
Norman Rockwell"s “Rosie the Riveter" Poster
A world event that influenced society as a whole is Wolrd War II and the increase of women workers in the Armed Forces. Norman Rockwell's poster of “Rosie the Riveter" was on the cover a Newspaper in May 29, 1943. The iconic image is a symbol of womens strength in the work place. HISTORY -
Andy Warhol's "Lemon Marilyn"
A significant example of the art produced in Graphic Design is Andy Warhol's "Lemon Marilyn" painting. It was painted after the famous actress Marilyn Monroe commited suicide. Image Gallery - Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale -
Milton Glaser's "I Love NY' Image
A significant example of the art produced in Graphic Design is Milton Glaser's "I Love NY" Logo. The logo was used sometime in 1977 as part of a "I Love New York" campaign. The "I Love NY" logo makes more than 30 million dollars a year. Logo Works -
Rob Janoff Creates the "Apple" Logo
A significant example of the art produced in Graphic Design is when Rob Janoff Created the "Apple" logo. The "Apple" logo has been modified over the years, but is still the most recognizable logo in the world. Rob Janoff -
The Creation Of Adobe Illustrator
A major artistic development in Graphic Design is the creation of Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Illustrator was created sometime in 1986. It was create to be a graphic design application. The History of Adobe Illustrator -
Charles W. Hull Creates the 3D Printer
A major artistic development in Graphic Design is the creation of the 3D printer by Charles W. Hull. PC MAGAZINE -
Thomas and John Knoll create Photoshop
A major artistic development in Graphic Design is when Thomas and John Knoll created Photoshop. Photoshop was created sometime in 1987 and sold to Adobe Systems Incorporated in 1988. Encyclopædia Britannica -
Chip Kidd's "Jurassic Park" Logo
A significant example of the art produced in Graphic Design is Chip Kidd's "Jurassic Park" logo. Micheal Crichton's book "Jurassic Park" was publihed November, 1990 and featured Chip Kidd's art on the cover. The "Jurassic Park" logo is still in heavy use with the release of the new 2015 movie "Jurassic World". AIGA -
Shepard Fairey's Barack Obama "Hope" poster
A world event that influenced society as a whole was the election of Americas first black President Barack Obama. Shepard Fairey created the famous "Hope" poster sometime during the 2008 presidential campaign of Barack Obama. THE TELEGRAPH
