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Jan 1, 1400
Major Figure: Johannes Gutenberg
Two major events in the history of graphic design are credited to Johannes. He is credited with inventing the world's first printing press. And also the 42-line book, the first known book to use movable type.
His exact date and even year of birth are not stated. He is said to have been born between 1396 and 1400.
Resource:
Bellis, M. (2014, January 1). Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://inventors.about.com/od/gstartinventors/a/Gutenberg.htm -
Jan 1, 1420
Major Figure: Nicolas Jenson
The Printing press was not here yet, but Nicolas Jenson is in 1420. He would develop the "Roman" typeface in 1470. Again, the Date is not accurate, only the year as Jenson's actual birthdate is not referenced in the source.
Resource:
White, A. (2010, May 3). Nicolas Jenson’s Typographic Contributions. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from https://www.tdc.org/articles/nicolas-jensons-typographic-contributions/ -
Jan 1, 1450
Artistic Development: The First Printing Press with Moveable type
Johannes Gutenberg credited with developing the first printing press. Books would never be the same again. Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material. Resource:
Bellis, M. (2014, January 1). Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://inventors.about.com/od/gstartinventors/a/Gutenberg.htm -
Jan 1, 1450
Major Work: 42-Line Book
No picture available. Shortly after the printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg, the 42-line book was printed. It was the first book to be printed using movable type.
Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material.
Resource:
Bellis, M. (2014, January 1). Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://inventors.about.com/od/gstartinventors/a/Gutenberg.htm -
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World Event: The Industrial Revolution
In the mid 18th century, the industrial revolution would start, revolutionising the ways people produced and consumed goods all over the world. Print and type woud be included in the many many things that people now had more access and demand for. Resource:
History.com Staff. (2009, January 1). Industrial Revolution. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution -
Significant Piece: Join or Die by Benjamin Franklin
A political cartoon that demonstrates the role graphic design played in the Revolutionary War. Here, Franklin was attempting to unite the colonies against the British. Resource: American Revolution: Flags and Fliers. (2014). The History Channel website. Retrieved 2:05, December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/photos/american-revolution-flags-and-fliers. -
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World Event: Revolutionary War
The American Revolution would affect America and Great Britain in a major way. Political Cartoons would play a large role in getting messages across to viewers on both sides of the war. Resource:
History.com Staff. (2009, January 1). American Revolution HIstory. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history -
Major Figure: James Montgomery Flagg
James Montgomery Flagg is born. He would go one to create the Famous "I want YOU" poster to help recruit soldiers to fight in World War 1. Resource:
United States nicknamed Uncle Sam. (2014). The History Channel website. Retrieved 11:02, December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/united-states-nicknamed-uncle-sam. -
Major Figure: Max Miedinger is born
Max would develop the Helvetica typeface. One of the most popular typefaces in modern graphic design. Resource:
Bercume, R. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://ronbercume.com/max-miedinger-graphic-design-pioneer/ -
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World Event: World War 2
World War 2 would bring change to the entire world in more ways than just graphic design. -
Major Art Piece: Rosie the Riveter
Women are called upon to step up while men are away fighting World War 2. This piece by J. Howard Miller would inspire women to enter the workforce.
Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material. Resouce:
History.com Staff. (2010, January 1). Rosie the Riveter. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/rosie-the-riveter -
Artistic Development: The First Mouse not to be called a rodent
Douglas Engelbart develops the first computer mouse. Paving the way for the future of graphic design tools.
Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material. Resource:
Markoff, J. (2013, July 3). Computer Visionary Who Invented the Mouse. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/04/technology/douglas-c-engelbart-inventor-of-the-computer-mouse-dies-at-88.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 -
Major Figure: Milton Glaser establishes Milton Glaser, INC.
Milton Glaser is a Graphic Designer that all Graphic Designers should know. He makes it into this timeline twice for good reason.
Note: January 1st is not the actual date. The date is not listed in reference material. Link:
miltonglaser.com -
Important Work: I Love NY
In 1977 Milton Glaser's I love NY design would be used for the first time. The Image is still considered iconic to this day. Resource:
Gebreyes, R. (2014, August 29). Graphic Designer Milton Glaser Hardly Made Any Money Off The Iconic 'I Love NY' Logo. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/29/milton-glaser-i-love-ny-logo_n_5737032.html -
Artistic Development: The First Macintosh
The first Macintosh computer is released with a 9 inch screen and a 2500 dollar price tag. Resource:
Nguyan, V. (2014, January 24). The Mac Turns 30! How Much Is the Original Computer Worth Today? Retrieved December 6, 2014, from http://communitytable.com/252656/viannguyen/the-mac-turns-30-how-much-is-the-original-computer-worth-today/ -
Photoshop Arrives
Photoshop version 1 arrives. Resource:
Pearce, M. (2008, April 16). Photoshop History. Retrieved December 6, 2014, from http://lowendmac.com/software/p/photoshop.html -
Up and Coming Figure:
Daniel Orsino starts his road to a bachelors degree at Full Sail University. He is a humble student who would never do anything so bold as to put his own name on a Graphic Design Timeline for class credit. But he hopes to contribute to the field in a meaningful way some day.
Resource:
Somewhere at the back of my mind.
