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38,000 BCE
Prehistoric Cave Drawings
When collective learning was introduced, early humans communicated through cave paintings and symbols. Written text was later introduced in Mesopotamia in 3500 BCE. -
Period: 900 to 1300
Coat of Arms/Logos
Introduced during the Crusades, logos and coat of arms were used to tell families and companies apart. -
Period: 1439 to
Printing Press
In 1439, movable typing press made commercial printing much easier. First print advertisements were used in 1620. In 1837, color was added to printing press. -
Term "Graphic Design" First Used
William Addison Dwiggins used the term "graphic design in his article printed in the Boston Evening Transcript. -
Paul Rand
Paul Rand lead graphic design to modernization. He posted theories and thoughts in his book "Thoughts on Design," which helped the future for graphic design. -
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Typefaces Developed
Competing brands needed to be set apart on television so new typefaces were being developed. -
Desktop Publishing Introduced
When computers were developed, programs like Adobe Photoshop were introduced, leading graphic design into a digital era. -
Graphic Design Online
From the early 2010s to today, the new modern technology era has evolved digital design. People can now make designs for free without paying for large programs, and can now make professional designs on programs like Canva.