Postmodernism, emerging in the mid-20th century as a response to modernism, rejects singular narratives and emphasizes the relativity of truth shaped by individual or group perspectives. It blurs boundaries between concepts and encourages diversity and skepticism toward grand narratives.
In graphic design, postmodernism challenges established norms, promoting unconventional typography, collage techniques, and cultural references. Designers play with ambiguity and irony, embracing a more expressive and individualistic approach, engaging with complexity and diverse cultural influences.
And here's a zine about postmodernism in graphic design that I created.
