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Swiss Design
Swiss design is simple, sleek, and incredibly versatile. You might not realize it, but you’ve probably encountered Swiss design in everyday life, from posters and packaging to furniture and architecture. At the heart of Swiss design is a commitment to clarity, precision, and functionality. Think clean lines, minimalist layouts, and balanced compositions. It’s all about…
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The Work of Shepard Fairey.
Shepard Fairey has made a significant mark in the world of street art, known for his unique style and impactful messages. You’ve probably seen his famous “Hope” poster featuring Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign, but his body of work goes much further, touching on important social and political issues. I had first become…
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Navigating the Freelance World.
As a budding graphic design student, the idea of freelancing both excites and intimidates me. The idea of setting my own schedule, working on projects based on my interests, and showing my creativity without constraints is obviously appealing. However, the uncertainties about how to charge clients and determine fair prices makes me weary about moving…
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Bald and Bankrupt.
Have you ever experienced a YouTube rabbit hole?–An inescapable pit of video documents that you simply cannot peel your eyes from? Bald and Bankrupt is the all-encompassing, action-packed channel that represents the face of today’s guerrilla journalism, and the latest subject of my YouTube obsession. Originally from England, Mr. Bald, AKA Benjamin Rich is the…
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The Role of a Graphic Designer Through the Times.
The 1920s and 1930s had an extreme effect on all aspects of everyday life, especially graphic design. Around this time, the designer’s true power came to light. Post-war designs show a sort of consumerism that the US had never seen before. What was previously just images of products with a brief description was now an…
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Modernism in Graphic Design.
Modernism has most definitely become the standard for graphic design and is the style that most clients will hire us to imitate. From my personal experience, it seems that everyone is looking for a poster, logo, or flyer that looks like everyone else. The reason being is that modernism is shoved down the throats of…