07 November 2008

Blog Assignment No. 5

Research a magazine designer or art director that was active between 1930–1960 and post a short bio. In addition, discuss what made their work groundbreaking and influential. Include images of magazine covers or spreads.

Think about what Pentagram designer Luke Hayman said in the short interview we watched in class on Wednesday. He said, "I'm a big fan of copying, but not copying directly from your peer." Hayman encourages researching the design archives. He specifically mentions the internet, but what other design archives are available to you?

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