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If you're a reader of Print Mag, chances are you know about the International Typographic Style, a.k.a. the Swiss Style. We're taking a moment here to honor this style, the typefaces that were born from it, the people who created it, and the principles that guide it. Graphic Design Tips, Print Design, Retro Pattern Geometric, International Typographic Style, Swiss Style, Optical Illusions Art, Swiss Design, Design Movements, Illusion Art
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If you're a reader of Print Mag, chances are you know about the International Typographic Style, a.k.a. the Swiss Style. We're taking a moment here to honor this style, the typefaces that were born from it, the people who created it, and the principles that guide it.
The punk era is iconic for a reason: its aggression and wild energy is distinctive and contagious. Deep dive through the punk aesthetic with us through the collection of posters, pages, and album covers. Graffiti Art, Post Graffiti, Logo Vintage, Vaporwave, Punk Rock, Shepard Fairey Obey, Street Art, Design Observer, Punk Aesthetic
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The punk era is iconic for a reason: its aggression and wild energy is distinctive and contagious. Deep dive through the punk aesthetic with us through the collection of posters, pages, and album covers.
Despite war efforts, dedication to slick style in the 1940s never waned. 1940s Fashion Trends, Illustrations And Posters, Fashion Illustrations, Print Magazine, Older Men, World War Ii, Couture Fashion, Mens Suits, Industrial Style
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Despite war efforts, dedication to slick style in the 1940s never waned.
In the 1950s, air travel seemed viable and glamorous, thanks in large part to these bold and retro designed posters. Retro Airline, Vintage Airline Posters, Vintage Airlines, Airline Travel, Retro Posters, Retro Ads, Thomas Von Aquin, Louise Fili, Poster Art
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In the 1950s, air travel seemed viable and glamorous, thanks in large part to these bold and retro designed posters.
Beyond Bauhaus furniture and the Charles and Ray Eames chair, how is good design defined? Is it functional? Decorative? Minimal? Techy? #printmag #gooddesign #bestdesign #designhistory Lucienne Day, Max Bill, Charlotte Perriand, Moma, Plastic Dog Bowls, Chemex Coffee Maker, Bauhaus Furniture, Low Chair, Charles & Ray Eames
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Beyond Bauhaus furniture and the Charles and Ray Eames chair, how is good design defined? Is it functional? Decorative? Minimal? Techy? #printmag #gooddesign #bestdesign #designhistory
The history of graphic design through the decades from the Industrial Age of the 50s to the disillusionment of the 2000s, design reflected it all. #designhistory #printmag #taschenbooks #graphicdesign Illustration Design Graphique, Illustration Photo, Japanese Illustration, Art Graphique, Illustrations, Graphic Illustration, Japanese Graphic Design, Vintage Graphic Design, Graphic Art
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The history of graphic design through the decades from the Industrial Age of the 50s to the disillusionment of the 2000s, design reflected it all. #designhistory #printmag #taschenbooks #graphicdesign
The history of African American designers in Chicago is the history of American design itself, from household products, commercial goods, toys, publications, political posters and more. #designhistory #blackhistory #chicago #moderndesigners Curly Pixie Hairstyles, Slick Hairstyles, Vintage Hairstyles, Black Women Hairstyles, Ethnic Hairstyles, Natural Hairstyles, Black Hair History, Black History Books, African American Hairstyles
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The history of African American designers in Chicago is the history of American design itself, from household products, commercial goods, toys, publications, political posters and more. #designhistory #blackhistory #chicago #moderndesigners
Saving the Past, Archiving the Present The #MiltonGlaser Archive and School of Visual Arts Archive (specifically focusing on the school’s almost 75 years as a major art academy in NYC) have just received newly designed websites. The functionality and accessibility are a boon to any and all design researchers, writers and historians. #thedailyheller #printmag Visual Art Teacher, School Of Visual Arts, All Design, Graphic Design, Milton Glaser, Art Academy, Art Archive, Historian, Fun Facts
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Saving the Past, Archiving the Present The #MiltonGlaser Archive and School of Visual Arts Archive (specifically focusing on the school’s almost 75 years as a major art academy in NYC) have just received newly designed websites. The functionality and accessibility are a boon to any and all design researchers, writers and historians. #thedailyheller #printmag
Decoding the Symbolism in Meghan Markle’s Coat of Arms Now that Meghan Markle is officially the Duchess of Sussex, what does her coat of arms actually mean? Well, to start, there are lots of California references. According to a statement released by Kensington Palace, the coat of arms was approved by the Queen, who worked closely with Markle on the design, which is meant to be both “personal and representative.” #royalfamily #meghanmarkle #printmag #heraldry #coatofarms Meghan Markle Coat, Princess Meghan, Red Crown, Big Design, Tangle Patterns, Harry And Meghan, Heraldry, Coat Of Arms
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Decoding the Symbolism in Meghan Markle’s Coat of Arms Now that Meghan Markle is officially the Duchess of Sussex, what does her coat of arms actually mean? Well, to start, there are lots of California references. According to a statement released by Kensington Palace, the coat of arms was approved by the Queen, who worked closely with Markle on the design, which is meant to be both “personal and representative.” #royalfamily #meghanmarkle #printmag #heraldry #coatofarms
This summer Danish film director Nicolas Winding Refn, known for such films as “Bleeder,” “Valhalla Rising,” “Fear X,” and “The Neon Demon,” launched the site “byNWR,” which celebrates long forgotten exploitation films of the 1960s and 1970s. Valhalla Rising, Miroslav Tichy, The Neon Demon, Film Director, Nicolas, Past, Fear, Wind, Joker
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This summer Danish film director Nicolas Winding Refn, known for such films as “Bleeder,” “Valhalla Rising,” “Fear X,” and “The Neon Demon,” launched the site “byNWR,” which celebrates long forgotten exploitation films of the 1960s and 1970s.
From 1960 through 1963 I was president of The Astronaut Fan Club. I was also founder and its only member. You might say it was a front for getting as much NASA swag as possible. Don’t get me wrong, the astronauts were my heroes. We lived in the era of heroes and it was for that reason I wanted (and still possess) every iota of paper ephemera I could absorb. #printmag #thedalyheller #nasa Mercury Seven, Gus Grissom, Project Mercury, Space Program, Space Flight, Paper Ephemera, Nasa, Gemini
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From 1960 through 1963 I was president of The Astronaut Fan Club. I was also founder and its only member. You might say it was a front for getting as much NASA swag as possible. Don’t get me wrong, the astronauts were my heroes. We lived in the era of heroes and it was for that reason I wanted (and still possess) every iota of paper ephemera I could absorb. #printmag #thedalyheller #nasa
Vinegar Syndrome: Saving Cinema's Sordid Past Vinegar syndrome is a phrase used to describe a process of film decomposition. It’s an extremely destructive process that has resulted in the loss of hundreds of older motion pictures. There’s also a good kind of Vinegar Syndrome. This Vinegar Syndrome is a company that has made it its mission to restore, preserve and distribute horror, exploitation and other nontraditional motion pictures, many of which are on the verge of disappearing forever. Lost Film, Film Dvd, The Originals Trailer, Commissioned Artwork, Worst Case Scenario, Nontraditional, Adult Film
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Vinegar Syndrome: Saving Cinema's Sordid Past Vinegar syndrome is a phrase used to describe a process of film decomposition. It’s an extremely destructive process that has resulted in the loss of hundreds of older motion pictures. There’s also a good kind of Vinegar Syndrome. This Vinegar Syndrome is a company that has made it its mission to restore, preserve and distribute horror, exploitation and other nontraditional motion pictures, many of which are on the verge of disappearing forever.
Sue Coe. Welcome to the City of Gold 1983. Mixed media on canvas. Signed and dated, lower right, and titled, upper right; inscribed, throughout. 70″ x 56″ (177.8 x 142.2 cm). #politicalart #designhistory Paintings For Sale, Sale Artwork, Sue Coe, Kathe Kollwitz, Political Art, English Artists, Watercolor Drawing, Mixed Media Canvas, Contemporary Paintings
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Sue Coe. Welcome to the City of Gold 1983. Mixed media on canvas. Signed and dated, lower right, and titled, upper right; inscribed, throughout. 70″ x 56″ (177.8 x 142.2 cm). #politicalart #designhistory
These examples of 1950s Italian design feature both geometric simplicity and optical vivacity. #italian #design #vintage Magazine Design, Alternative Art, New Times, Commercial Art, High & Low, Typography, Weekend
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These examples of 1950s Italian design feature both geometric simplicity and optical vivacity. #italian #design #vintage
“Nazi Punks Fuck Off” by the punk band Dead Kennedys was released in1981, originally with Jello Biafra as lead singer, as a single from the In God We Trust, Inc. EP. #punk #design #history Jello Biafra, Punk Icons, Dead Kennedys, Design History, In God We Trust, Punk Bands, Lead Singer, Good Old
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“Nazi Punks Fuck Off” by the punk band Dead Kennedys was released in1981, originally with Jello Biafra as lead singer, as a single from the In God We Trust, Inc. EP. #punk #design #history
The Crystal Palace was the home of the future of industrial art and design in London, and all the "modern" wares of the day were packed into its halls. #industrial #art #design #london Industrial Interior Bar, Industrial Decor Kitchen, Industrial Exterior, Industrial Windows, Industrial Restaurant, Industrial Apartment, Industrial Design Sketch, Industrial Livingroom, Industrial House
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The Crystal Palace was the home of the future of industrial art and design in London, and all the "modern" wares of the day were packed into its halls. #industrial #art #design #london
Futura came to life 90 years ago on the verve of aesthetic values and was embraced in Europe and the U.S. #futura #type #history Graphic Poster, Graphic Design Posters, Graphic Design Typography, Vintage Ads, Vintage Posters, Identity, Collage Book, Library Decor, Classic Architecture
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Futura came to life 90 years ago on the verve of aesthetic values and was embraced in Europe and the U.S. #futura #type #history
’70s and ’80s Horror Books and their Covers | Cover by Lisa Falkenstern from Childgrave by Ken Greenhall, Pocket Books, 1982 #vintage #horror #books Horror Fiction, Horror Books, Vintage Book Covers, Pocket Books, Vintage Horror, British History, European History, Travel Tattoo, Dark Fantasy
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’70s and ’80s Horror Books and their Covers | Cover by Lisa Falkenstern from Childgrave by Ken Greenhall, Pocket Books, 1982 #vintage #horror #books
Punk: An Aesthetic edited by Johan Kugelberg and Jon Savage (Rizzoli) #punk #aesthetic Rock Posters, Gig Posters, Band Posters, Music Posters, Travel Posters, Proto Punk, Les Aliens, Anarcho Punk
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Punk: An Aesthetic edited by Johan Kugelberg and Jon Savage (Rizzoli) #punk #aesthetic
Punk: An Aesthetic edited by Johan Kugelberg and Jon Savage (Rizzoli) #punk #aesthetic #history Situationist International, Guy Debord, Fever Pitch, Creative Review
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Punk: An Aesthetic edited by Johan Kugelberg and Jon Savage (Rizzoli) #punk #aesthetic #history
From p. 222 of Nowherelands: An Atlas of Vanished Countries 1840–1975 | 1967: Stamp with motif from Edgar Degas’s painting “The Ballet Dancers” (1874) | © 2017 Thames & Hudson Ltd, London #postage #stamp #design Edgar Degas, Ballet Dancers, Cartography, Book Review, Atlas, Postage, Stamp
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From p. 222 of Nowherelands: An Atlas of Vanished Countries 1840–1975 | 1967: Stamp with motif from Edgar Degas’s painting “The Ballet Dancers” (1874) | © 2017 Thames & Hudson Ltd, London #postage #stamp #design
In Nowherelands: An Atlas of Vanished Countries 1840–1975, Bjørn Berge proves you can tell a lot about a forgotten nation simply by its postage stamp design. (Image credit: Courtesy Thames & Hudson) #postage #stamp #design #history Postage Stamp Design, Postage Stamps, Thames, Lonely Planet, Free Ebooks, Download Ebooks, Free Download, History Books, Reading Online
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In Nowherelands: An Atlas of Vanished Countries 1840–1975, Bjørn Berge proves you can tell a lot about a forgotten nation simply by its postage stamp design. (Image credit: Courtesy Thames & Hudson) #postage #stamp #design #history
Hard to believe the Felix could possibly be 100 years old (he doesn’t look a day over 90), but reportedly Felix came into being on October 26, 1917. #felixthecat #art #design #history Cartoon Characters Quiz, Mario Characters, Cat Coloring Page, Coloring Pages, Felix The Cats, Trivia Quiz, Dreamworks Animation, Centennial
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Hard to believe the Felix could possibly be 100 years old (he doesn’t look a day over 90), but reportedly Felix came into being on October 26, 1917. #felixthecat #art #design #history
Today is the 60 year anniversary of when the Soviet Union launched the world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into space. Celebrate this giant leap for mankind with an exploration of memorable USSR designs—from cigarette packaging to magazine covers.  #sputnik #ussr #designs 60 Year Anniversary, Grafic, Vintage Soviet, Bandar, Decoration, Vintage Collection, How To Memorize Things, Product Launch
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Today is the 60 year anniversary of when the Soviet Union launched the world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into space. Celebrate this giant leap for mankind with an exploration of memorable USSR designs—from cigarette packaging to magazine covers. #sputnik #ussr #designs
Steven Heller talks with map guru Katharine Harmon about her cartographic passion. (Pictured: New York – Tallis – 1850) #map #cartography #design Old Maps, Antique Maps, Vintage World Maps, Map Of New York, New York City, Map Maker, Pictorial Maps, Map Decor, New York Public Library
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Steven Heller talks with map guru Katharine Harmon about her cartographic passion. (Pictured: New York – Tallis – 1850) #map #cartography #design