the history of graphic design

William Addison Dwiggins coined the term “graphic design” in 1922 to describe his process of designing books, as combination of typesetting, illustration and design

During the 1940s, graphic design appeared in propaganda posters of the era, such as the “We Can Do It” poster with Rosie the Riveter. Slogans were short, to the point, and added to a graphic that set the tone

Although computer generated graphics were not as readily available as they would be in the future, the influence of a balance between positive and negative space can be seen

In the 1970s, Some of the elements from Japanese art that became more common were things such as symmetry, colors that meshed well together and icons in the center of the design. Although psychedelic designs con - tinued into the 70s, designs also began to include people touting various products and the use of icons.

Designing logo comes under graphic design which influences business and marketing

Egyptains are often considered to be one of the rst logo designers

Typography has been traced as far back as 1850 to 1600 BC and originated in Greece

Typography with movable type was invented during the eleventh-century Song dynasty in China by Bi Sheng (990–1051 AD)

the Nike logo was designed by a student named Carolyn Davidson for $35 in 1971

Helvetica was rst introduced in the 20th Century and soon became one of the most popular fonts in the world

Comic sans

The first copies of the U.S Declaration of Independence were printed used the font Calson

1980 was the time, when first computer based graphic design tools came into light.

being a graphic designer is among top 25 most wanted jobs for younge people

K.I.S.S. Keep It Super Simple

use contrast well

Arial

be creative and original

Helvetica