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Hobo Symbols From The Great Depression : The Secret Language Of America’s Itinerant Workers

Design You Trust

In 1972 American industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss (March 2, 1904 – October 5, 1972) published The Symbol Sourcebook, A Comprehensive Guide to International Graphic Symbols. “A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers. All in all the best book now available on symbols.”

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How the first version of Mailchimp was designed

UX Collective

In the early days of starting Mailchimp, Ben spent most of his time on design and brand. Ben comes from a design background having studied industrial design. Coming out of school, he wanted to become a web designer although ended up getting a job doing banner ad design. Ben Chestnut Mailchimp version 1.0

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Meet the Jury of the 2023 AZ Awards!

Azure Magazine

ALAIN GILLES Portrait by Lydie Nesvadba Design as a second life: After a brief stint in the financial world, Gilles returned to study industrial design, at the urging of his wife, in France. He has taught architectural history, theory, and design in the UK, U.S., JERRY VAN EYCK !melk’s

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The Provocative and Prescient Work of Archie Boston Jr.

Eye on Design

Boston’s efforts in academia went beyond making sure diverse talent was recognized—he worked to ensure young Black designers were hired, promoted, and given space in the industry. The proceeds from the resulting documentary, 20 Outstanding Los Angeles Designers, funded a scholarship for design students in need. .

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How to Launch Your Blog or Portfolio in 2020 (3,500+ Word Start to Finish Guide)

Inspiration Feed

The graphic design industry is tough. No matter where you go, you’ll see amazing talent through the work of other designers in the field. Some may apply styles that are similar to yours, while others use a very unique approach,…

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The 25 Most Famous Graphic Designers of All Time

Inkbot Design

We'll be examining their unique styles, their most famous works, and the lasting impact they have had on the field of graphic design. Whether you're an aspiring designer looking for inspiration or a casual art lover, this article is a must-read. 25 Famous Graphic Designers you should know of. Sale Bestseller No.

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Remembering Richard McConnell 1942-2020: the inimitable exhibition designer

Design Week

Having moved to Ruislip Manor, in 1944 aged two, a Nazi V-2 rocket exploding next to a garden where himself and John were playing and covering them both in debris, nearly vanquished the future careers of two men who would go on to be leading practitioners in their respective design fields. A tireless campaigner.