Design
ALL-AMERICAN ADS OF THE 80S
The emergence of the digital world signaled a looming change in the advertising industry. Still cash, cocaine, and Calvins were the staples of flagrant consumerism. With cell phones just around the corner and the death of print in the air, advertisers were still devoting substantial dollars to one of the most outrageous, flamboyant, and prosperous decades of the 20th century.
ALL-AMERICAN ADS OF THE 60S
As America transitioned from the Eisenhower years to a decade of extremes, the '60s couldn't help but exude optimism and promise as America continued to display an unbridled economic future. The advertisements of this era expressed these go-go years, when rock and roll reigned supreme and man reached the moon. Just around the corner societal changes would spark a revolution.
ALL-AMERICAN ADS OF THE 70S
As television and other media began to compete for the advertising dollar, new ideas were being incorporated into a post-hippie world where social consciousness, health, and environmental awareness went head-to-head with the Me Generation. From disco to funk to punk, this weighty volume delivers an exhaustive and nostalgic overview of this transitional period of advertising.
LOGO BEGINNINGS
Written by Müller, Jens
Countless global brands, including Rolex, BMW, Louis Vuitton, and the New York Yankees, still use logos that were designed over 100 years ago. Yet there has never been a monograph devoted to the origins of logo design. In the second half of the 19th century, the trademark replaced traditional symbols such as the family coat of arms as a promotional and identifying symbol for companies.
JIM HEIMANN. STEVEN HELLER. TOYS. 100 YEARS OF ALL-AMERICAN TOY ADS
Written by Heller, Steven
Up until the 20th century, children's play was not a subject that demanded much attention. While objects that entertained children have been present from ancient history, it was only with industrial mass production--and a developing urban middle class--that toys appeared more frequently.
WOMAN MADE: GREAT WOMEN DESIGNERS
Written by Hall, Jane
The most comprehensive, fully illustrated book on women designers ever published - a celebration of more than 200 women product designers from the early twentieth century to the present day
DRAWING ATTENTION: CUSTOM ILLUSTRATION SOLUTIONS FOR BRANDS TODAY
Written by Victionary
Whether it's via depictions of cute imaginary characters or familiar backdrops brimming with color, illustrations can set the right tone for brands to tell meaningful stories. Besides enriching a visual language or identity system with vivid details, hand-rendered designs also make for heart-warming elements that enable companies to connect and engage with audiences in delightful ways.
YOU ARE HERE 2: A NEW APPROACH TO SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING
Written by Victionary
When it comes to designing effective signages that are also appealing to the eye, a delicate balance needs to be struck. On one hand, a wayfinding system has to avoid confusion and reduce stress for visitors orienting themselves within complex environments such as a healthcare facility.
PALETTE MINI 07: MONOTONE: NEW SINGLE-COLOR GRAPHICS
Written by Victionary
Since it was first released, the original PALETTE series has been an instrumental source of color-themed references for designers around the world.
PALETTE MINI SERIES 06: TRANSPARENT: TRANSPARENCIES IN DESIGN
Written by Victionary
Since it was first released, the original PALETTE series has been an instrumental source of color-themed references for designers around the world.
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