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“Animal Farm” & the Evolution of the Dust Jacket

Thinking Design

Throughout the 1820s, publishers began covering annuals in a sort of wrapping paper, printed with minimal text, enough to identify the volume—these were referred to as “dust jackets”. He requested that the publisher print the title of his latest book, The Hunting of the Snark, on the spine of the “paper wrapper”. The type is simple.

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“Animal Farm” & the Evolution of the Dust Jacket

Thinking Design

Throughout the 1820s, publishers began covering annuals in a sort of wrapping paper, printed with minimal text, enough to identify the volume—these were referred to as “dust jackets”. He requested that the publisher print the title of his latest book, The Hunting of the Snark, on the spine of the “paper wrapper”. The type is simple.

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State of Branding: Pennsylvania (From Pennsylvania Flags, to Pennsylvania Brands)

Canny

The design of the flag has been credited as in 2004, it was ranked as the twenty-fourth best flag design out of 150 city flags by the North American Vexillological Association, and was the top-rated tricolor. However, they switched this up to a black and gold color scheme in 1948, to match the colors of the Pittsburgh flag.

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Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design

Envato Tuts+

Selection of British and American punk zines, 1994-2004 by Burn_the_asylum. Colors: Monochromatic color schemes in black, white, and grey, often with a single pop of color. Nevertheless, fashion brands like Nike and print materials for the music industry also make use of this style.

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State of Branding: Ohio (from Ohio flags to Ohio brands)

Canny

Whilst the images and color scheme are soft, the sturdy border adds a contrasting stamp of authority and looks very strong. The Columbus flag is bursting with color, sporting a color scheme of yellow, red, and white, with a blue circular emblem in the center. Key Cities in Ohio. So, let’s get started!

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The State of Branding: Washington (From Washington D.C Flags to Washington D.C Brands)

Canny

flag is simple in design, featuring just 2 colors and 3 stars, it does carry a lot of meaning which is very powerful. In fact, everything about it is different, from the color scheme, to the images, to the general visual aesthetic. In the Supreme Court chamber inside the Capitol, there are cat paw prints just outside the door.

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