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700
Medieval Calligraphy
Calligraphy, or artistry, made books more valuable and set people apart from each other. -
1100
European Heraldry
The coat of arms, used to represent family houses or territories, is first used. It is technically the world's first logo. -
Chromolithography
People were able to print in color for the first time. Brands were now able to use characteristic color schemes. -
The First Graphic Design Agency
The Wiener Werkstatte, meaning "Vienna Workshop", was the first graphic design agency. Multiple professional artists were working together. -
Graphic Design as a term appears for the first time
William Addison Dwiggins, in his article, "New Kind of Printing Calls for New Design", first used the term graphic design. -
Thoughts on Design is Published
Paul Rand wrote his theories and ideologies in Thoughts on Design. It helped shape the future design industry. -
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop helped shape the face of graphic design by helping with photo manipulation. Source for information-https://99designs.com/blog/design-history-movements/history-graphic-design/