How Good Graphic Design Creates Meaning In The Human Brain

July 24th, 2009 No Comments

The brain is wired for graphic design. Throughout human evolutionary history our brains have developed to react to visual stimuli. Knowing how the brain interprets visual information can greatly assist communicators in getting their message across effectively.
We’ve previously learned how good design makes you happy. Now let’s learn how good design creates meaning.
Tom Wujec, a […]

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The Printing Industry of Years Past

January 16th, 2009 2 Comments

This video from the Internet Archive is a wonderful profile of the printing industry in 1947. While it was originally created to inform people of the different types of jobs they could get in printing, it now serves as a historical document.

My Grandfather owned a small printing company in Cleveland, Ohio during these years. It […]

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ODG (Original Design Gangsta)

September 10th, 2008 2 Comments

Check out this design-core rap song and video from illustrator Kyle T. Webster, the Original Design Gangsta.

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Movie Poster Designer: Gavin Berliner

September 4th, 2008 9 Comments

Every time I’ve been to the movies, even as a child, I wondered why all the posters on the wall looked so similar. This video provides an answer in a rather humorous fashion. Take a look.

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Picking a Wine by the Label

August 14th, 2008 5 Comments

Most people I know, myself included, pick a bottle of wine at the store by the design of the bottle and label. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this practice, in fact I think it’s rather fun.

Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV enlisted the help of graphic designer Strat Parrott to pick some bottles to taste. […]

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