HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN VOL 2 1960-NOW. Cet article n’est pas disponible.HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN VOL 2 1960-NOW

Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design—with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea—has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society’s cultural aspirations and values.

This second volume rounds off our in-depth exploration of graphic design, spanning from the 1960s until today. About 3,500 seminal designs from across the globe guide us in this visual map through contemporary history, from the establishment of the International Style to the rise of the groundbreaking digital age. Around 80 key pieces go under the microscope in detailed analyses besides 118 biographies of the era’s most important designers, including Massimo Vignelli (New York subway wayfinding system), Otl Aicher (Lufthansa identity), Paula Scher (Citibank brand identity), Neville Brody (The Face magazine), Kashiwa Sato (Uniqlo brand identity), and Stefan Sagmeister (handwriting posters).

With his sweeping knowledge of the field, author Jens Müller curates the standout designs for each year alongside a running sequence of design milestones. Organized chronologically, each decade is prefaced by a succinct overview as well as a stunning visual timeline, offering a vivid display of the variety of graphic production in each decade as well as the global landscape which it at once described and defined.

This collection of important graphic works represents a long-overdue reflection on the development of a creative field constantly changing and challenging itself. These key pieces act as coordinates through contemporary history, helping us trace the sheer influence of graphic design on our daily lives.

Combined with Volume One—which spans from the field’s very beginnings until 1959—the tomes offer the most comprehensive exploration of graphic design to date.

Jens Müller est né en 1982 à Coblence, en Allemagne, et a étudié le graphisme. Lauréat de nombreux prix de design nationaux et internationaux, il est directeur de la création du studio de design Vista à Düsseldorf, et professeur de design d'entreprise à l'université des sciences et arts appliqués de Dortmund. Auteur et éditeur de plusieurs ouvrages, Müller mène des recherches sur l'histoire du graphisme et de l'image de marque.

Julius Wiedemann a étudié le graphisme et le marketing. Avant de rejoindre TASCHEN en 2001, il fut le directeur artistique de journaux et magazines spécialisés dans le design à Tokyo. Parmi ses titres figurent les séries Illustration Now! et Record Covers, la collection de livres sur l'infographie et des ouvrages sur la publicité et la culture visuelle.