Designer Interview

Designers and Books Series – Elizabeth Resnick

Elizabeth Resnick is a Professor Emerita, former chairperson of the Graphic Design Department, and current part-time faculty at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, Massachusetts, since 1977. She ran her own independent Boston design studio from 1973 to 1996, working with many high-profile clients and is a passionate design curator who has organized seven comprehensive design exhibitions. I interviewed Elizabeth about her journey in the field, her early influences and some of the many items in her collection.

Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Regional Histories

• Italy
• Mid Century Modernism, Italian Modernism

Franco Grignani’s Pharmaceutical Advertising Design

Franco Grignani’s ability to push design boundaries with his clients is a testament to his artistic eye and talent. His work on Bellezza d’Italia remains a fantastic example of how design can elevate and transform pharma goods.

Regional Histories, Ephemera, Illustration, Members Only Content

• Japan

Another 50 Japanese Lottery Tickets

A continuation of my last article: 50 tickets from Japan spanning nearly 50 years (1956–2004). This time it's another 50, spanning 50 years, 1956–2006.