History of
Graphic Design
Delving into its evolution throughout the past 225 years.
Featuring original designs:
- Victorian
- Plakatstil
- Russian Constructivism
- Bauhaus
- Swiss
- Corita Kent
Designer's note:
In one of my graphic design courses, our final project was to create a book showcasing the evolution of graphic design.As someone who loves the editorial world, I chose to format my project as a magazine.
los angeles
design manifesto
An ode to the city of los angeles in the swiss/international style
'Till the End of Time' by Enyjé Sandoz
Project: Choose a song lyric, poem, scripture, political statement, etc., and compose a project in the style of sister Corita Kent.
Song: Till the End of Time by Mariah Carey
netflix lockup
'evening of my imagination'
Project: Design a Netflix Lockup for a movie title from an online name generator.
rm58 - Classic Chair
Moma Design Store
Project: Create a Bauhaus poster for a Product
Motel glen capri
website landing page
Project: Russian Constructivism
As seen in MTV's ‘Teen Wolf’ and historically visited by celebrities over the years, the Glen Capri Inn is a staple in Los Angeles culture (though located in Glendale, CA) as it is conveniently located to studios, freeways, excursions like the zoo, and so much more.
The Russian Constructivism era was a time of protest against traditional art. It was bold; it carried meaning; it was used to convey social change.
The inspiration picture (on the second slide) instantly brought the Glen Capri to mind as its Hollywood theme directly tied the film aspect of the inspiration picture. In a way, the Hollywood theme to the Russian Constructivism era is like a direct juxtaposition—‘Hollywood’ being a traditional ‘standard’, which the Russian Constructivism era would’ve opposed.
Conversely, film is evocative and can have the same impact as graphic design, imbued with societal messaging to bring about social change. In a way, using the Russian Constructivism-inspired picture to formulate a landing website page for a Hollywood-themed hotel further emphasizes Hollywood’s ubiquitous platform, and it should and could be used for good, rather than perpetuating certain schemas and maintaining the status quo.
The Russian Constructivism era was a time of protest against traditional art. It was bold; it carried meaning; it was used to convey social change.
The inspiration picture (on the second slide) instantly brought the Glen Capri to mind as its Hollywood theme directly tied the film aspect of the inspiration picture. In a way, the Hollywood theme to the Russian Constructivism era is like a direct juxtaposition—‘Hollywood’ being a traditional ‘standard’, which the Russian Constructivism era would’ve opposed.
Conversely, film is evocative and can have the same impact as graphic design, imbued with societal messaging to bring about social change. In a way, using the Russian Constructivism-inspired picture to formulate a landing website page for a Hollywood-themed hotel further emphasizes Hollywood’s ubiquitous platform, and it should and could be used for good, rather than perpetuating certain schemas and maintaining the status quo.
Perrier
product Ad
Project: create a product ad in the plakatstil style
After spending an entire weekend on my project, I woke up that Monday morningcompletely dissatisfied with it. As I toyed with how I could improve it, I stumbled out of my room and headed to the kitchen. Wrapped in my thoughts—just before entering the kitchen, I looked down to the right, and saw an unopened case of Perrier.
And that’s when it hit me! I’m going to scrap my previous idea, and create an entirely new design and focus on Perrier.
And that’s when it hit me! I’m going to scrap my previous idea, and create an entirely new design and focus on Perrier.
Frosted top hat - donut & coffee shop
coffee shop poster
project: create a victorian poster for a coffee shop
For this project, we had to work with a “client” (a classmate), and had to design their idea while they designed ours; thus, it required me to switch from the idea I came up with to my peer's idea.
While I very much wanted to design my idea, I was glad to design someone else’s, as it added a different challenge because you’re crafting a design off of an idea you didn’t conceive, so that link is missing, and you have to find it in you.
classroom sign
Art 132: typography
project: create a sign in modular letterforms
gameboy meets minecraft?
TYP(NO)
There's a faux pas... and there's a... TYP(NO).
The latest guide to your typography do's and don'ts.
Enyjé
12 essential fonts for typography
project: create a poster of your name in 12 different fonts
first project of the semester
