Explore the history of graphic design and the iconic designers that have passed in the preceding decades
Dada was a revolutionary art movement that started in the early 20th century. It was developed as a reaction to the events of World War 1 and, due to its unique characteristics, spread to international borders. The main ideas of Dadaism were that they rejected logic, aesthetics, reason, and capitalism. The artists were mostly against … Read more
Pop Art was an art movement in the late 1950s that challenged traditional fine art principles. Its roots lie in Dadaism, a movement that redefined the term “art” itself, and as a reaction to Abstract Expressionism – the dominant art style at the time. “Pop is everything art hasn’t been for the last two decades. … Read more
Art Nouveau, also translated as “New Art”, was an art movement from the late 19th century to the early 20th century that influenced the fields of art, architecture, applied arts, and decorative arts. Its main aim was to move away from traditional forms of art and in doing so, they took inspiration from the natural … Read more
The Bauhaus movement was one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century. It began in Germany and was founded by Walter Gropius, a renowned German architect. He aimed to bring the different approaches of art together and combine aesthetics with functionality. In 1933 the Bauhaus school was shut down permanently under the … Read more
Futurism was an art and social movement founded in the early 20th century by the Italian poet, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. It went on to have a great influence over multiple disciplines including graphic design, architecture, music, product design, interior design, literature, and many more. The main characteristics of futurism included an emphasis on modernity, violence, … Read more
Knowing about Color theory can be helpful for all kinds of creatives whether they are graphic designers, artists, fashion designers or interior designers. Color theory lays down a foundation of general guidelines and principles to follow that can help in choosing the right colors for your work. If you are a beginner designer, you know … Read more
Before starting a career in graphic designing you might have thought about what tools you would need on your journey. Till now, I have written an article on why graphic designers choose Adobe products above all and whether they need a graphics tablet. But, it’s time to discuss the most important asset of a graphic … Read more
Since you might already have a pretty clear idea of who the K-pop idols are, you can skip ahead on to the logo of BTS, it’s meaning, history and why it’s so iconic below. For those of you who, somehow, don’t know who BTS is and why they are so popular worldwide, here’s a bit … Read more
Kentucky Fried Chicken. Just hearing that at first glance all you can think of is their mouthwatering chicken, their Zinger burgers and those big red and white buckets with even more chicken! But, other than their delicious food a familiar face also pops up in your head. He’s an old man wearing glasses with a … Read more
