1940s graphic design

"Clearfield Pencil Tablet, Kurtz Bros., school supplies and equipment, Clearfield, Pa., Pittsburgh, Paoli."

As a graphic designer....I have a huge admiration for the short-lived designer Alvin Lustig. Way ahead of his time.....

Just like today, technology was a driving force in the late 19th century, and due to this fact peoples lives changed as there was an increase in industrialization more than agricultural. This meant...

The Swiss Style has taken over the design world, creeping into our daily lives without warning. Some people actually call it International Style, and once you find out where the Swiss Style comes from, the alternate name makes complete sense.…

Get an in-depth look into the elements of midcentury graphic design. Explore modern-retro trends, geometric shapes, color palettes & more!

The history of Tootsie Rolls, once America's favorite candy (and Tootsie Pops, too)

https://flic.kr/p/ncTXTj | George Giusti cover of Annual of Advertising, Editorial Art and Design 1955

early aviation label for the Western Air Express.

For the relaunch of the Art & Industry magazine, in 1950, Hans Schleger - Zero - the well known and influential graphic designer and poster artist was commissioned to design the magazine's front cover. This striking use of the ampersand and basic colour and texture is very eye-catching. The chrome yellow offset is deliberate and not due to registration!