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Paul Rand
Paul Rand (born Peretz Rosenbaum) was a well-known American graphic designer, best known for his corporate logo designs. His timeless work include includes logos for IBM, Ford Motors, UPS and abc television. -
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Saul Bass
Saul Bass was an American graphic designer and Academy Award winning filmmaker. He is known for his design of motion picture title sequences, film posters, and corporate logos. Some of his never-changing work includes the Girl Scouts logo and Warner Communications.
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Paul Rand
Major Designer #2
Paul Rand creates the IBM logo
month and day are approximate IBM logo, 1956. (2015). Paul Rand.com. http://www.paul-rand.com/foundation/ibm/#prettyPhoto Paul Rand picture [digital photopraph]. (n.d.). Paul Rand.com. Retrieved from http://www.paul-rand.com/foundation/portraits/#.VfY8SHthKjw -
Poster for Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits, 1966
Significant art produced in GD #1
Milton Glaser's Dylan poster was inspired by Marcel Duchamp's 1957 self-portrait.
“There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” Milton Glaser
month and day are approximate Poster for Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits. (1966). miltonglaser.com. Retrieved from http://www.miltonglaser.com/the-work/444/columbia-records-poster-for-bob-dylans-greatest-hits-1967/ -
Saul Bass
Major Designer #1
Saul Bass creates Continental Airlines jetsteam logo.
month and day are approximate Saul Bass. (2015). saulbass.com. Retrieved from http://saulbass.org/#about -
Hurricane Katrina
World Event #1
Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest storms in the US. It stretched from central Florida to Texas. Hurricane Katrina updates on NOLA.com: Aug. 29, 2005. (2005). Retrieved from http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2005/08/online_times-picayune_news_blo.html#incart_breaking -
Vector Design
Artistic development in GD #1
Vector design is artwork that uses basic shapes, lines, and curves.
Jimi Hendrix by MonsterOfTheID Jimi Hendrix picture [digital art]. (2009). Retrieved from http://monsteroftheid.deviantart.com/art/Jimi-Hendrix-112374475 -
Typography Design
Artistic development in GD #3
Typography is a graphic design art that allows you to poduce unique works of art using text.
Just Be Creative by Marion Typography design [digital art]. (2009). Retrieved from http://olamarion.deviantart.com/art/Just-Be-Creative-135300141 -
Eddie Opara
Major Designer #5
Eddie Opara is a multi-faceted African American graphic designer. In October 2010, he joined New York design firm Pentagram. Some of his great work includes UCLA, Jazz at Lincoln Park, and the Mori Art Museum. One of his most famous works is that of Prada men runway art in March 2010.
this date is an approximate Pentagram.com. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.pentagram.com/partners/#/417/ -
BP Oil Spill
World Event #2
BP Oil Spill
The oil spill of BP, called Deep Horizon, killed 11 workers and spilled over 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Jha, A. Deepwater Horizon: Conservationists warn of 'true catastrophe' for wildlife. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/apr/30/deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-wildlife -
Photo Manipulation
Artistic development in GD #2
Photo manipulation allows you to alter photos to create a fantasy photo. It allows the viewer to see a whole new perspective.
Orbiting Amsterdam Harbour by Nikolaj Photo Manipulation [digital photograph]. (2010). Retrieved from http://graphica.deviantart.com/art/Orbiting-Amsterdam-Harbour-173220610 -
Paula Scher
Major Designer #4
Paula Scher has been at the forefront of her profession since the 1970s. She is a genius in developing identities and branding. She has contributed to big name packaging and publications for Coca-Cola, Bloomberg, and Perry Ellis to name a few. In 2012, Paula created a new Microsoft Office logo. Pentagram.com. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.pentagram.com/partners/#/19/ -
Michael Bierut
Major Desiner #3
Michael Bierut is an American graphic designer that mainstream media frequently turn to for insight and commentaries. In 2006 he received the profession's highest honor, the AIGA Medal. One of his most recent famous logos is that of presidential candidate Hilary Clinton.
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