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15,000 BCE
How Did Graphic Design Begin?
Graphic design began around 15000 BC when the first visual communications arose. They are also present with in the Lascaux caves in southern France. -
The First Graphic Designer
The first person who became full-time graphic designer was by the man of William Addison Dwiggins. His first pieces of graphic design were on book covers, Lettering, Typography, and Calligraphy. -
Graphic Design In The 40s
Most notable examples of graphic designs within the 40s where somewhat split into two groups. With design posters for World War ll, propaganda and the advertising boom that followed the war. Basically design in that time it was just your face in terms of graphics, icons, and text. -
Graphic Design In The 1960s
In the 60s, graphic design emerged after the brutality of the Southeast Asia wars, the increase of racial divide, and the rebellion of youth against cultural norms. With sex, drugs, rock and roll dominating the scene, and with art and design reflecting this era of change. -
Graphic Design In the 1980s
In the 80s the Deco style in graphic design entails clean, Sans-Serif fonts, pronounced angles and curves, drop shadows, and outer glows. These types of textures were commonly added to emphasize text. however, in terms of interior design it meant decorating rooms with black lacquer furniture and arched ceramic vases. -
Graphic Design In The 2000s
In the 2000s graphic design was very overclocked with as many effects and elements as possible. With funky textures, ink splatters, sun rays and with many other effects as well. Out of all the trends in the 2000s it had the most largest impact on graphic design yet. -
Graphic Design Right Now
Today graphic design is being elevated to new heights. By fusing augmented reality and with 3D printing. But as it becomes more available to the masses, the need for quality designs will become more greater, but will also be rushed.