“Previous books dealing with signs and symbols which have become known, have purely the character of statement and are less certainly useful form this point of view. The work under consideration extends the range of information and presentation…”
With contributions by Dr. Marion Diethelm, Eugenio Carmi, Adrian Frutiger, Masaru Katzumie, Hans Kauer, Hans Neuburg, Prof. Ryszard Otreba, Paul Rand, and Hans Weckerle.
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
Design Archive Feature, Ephemera, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Collected Japanese ephemera From the late 1920s to the mid-1930s, from Japan's transformative period, with its robust industrial force accompanied by an increase in consumer culture.
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Design Archive Feature, Designer Profiles, Members Only Content, Poster Design, Regional Histories
In 1997 Tadanori Yokoo showcased 31 new silkscreens at the Ginza Graphic Gallery in Tokyo. Many of these works were previously unseen, and I was fortunate enough to discover a feature in a back issue of Idea magazine that showcased the full collection of silkscreen posters.
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Design Archive Feature, Advertising Design, Members Only Content
Advances in production and 1950s chewing gum marketing. From Wrigley's iconic "Spearman" ads to Hiroshi Ohchi's designs for Harris Chewing Gum.
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