Graphic Design

Steven Heller|Essays

Anti-War Comics Were No Laughing Matter

The genre of “pro-war” or at least war-themed comics has long dominated the comic book field, but a new book from Craig Yoe reveals that there was an element of dissent in the comics world.

Steven Heller|Essays

Creative Director/Strategist Wanted for USofA

The United States of America more than once employed a creative director.

Tucker Viemeister|Books

Drama

A review of Drama, a new opus from David Rockwell, by Tucker Viemeister.

Rick Poynor|Essays

In Response to An Anatomy of Uncriticism

Alexandra Lange’s article in Print about the sacred cows of graphic design sidesteps the issue it raises.

David Cabianca|Essays

Graphic Design is Dead, Long Live Graphic Design

A review of Graphic Design: Now in Production, opening May 26, 2012 in New York City.

Debbie Millman|Audio

Jennifer Kinon + Bobby Martin

OCD Designers Jennifer Kinon + Bobby Martin talk about their design philosophy — and their general willingness to do the unexpected.

Alice Twemlow|Essays

Dodging, Dazzling, and Divulging

Design Responses to Mass Surveillance

Sean Adams|Evidence

Return of the Standards Manuals or Revenge of the Rigid

These are not systems to be messed with.

Debbie Millman|Audio

Kate Moross

Debbie talks to designer, illustrator, and art director Kate Moross about her early success, her projects, and the importance of over-delivering.

Observed|New Ideas

Be an AIGA Design Star

Command X — the AIGA live design reality show that happens on stage at the biennial design conference — is back for its fourth season.

John Foster|Accidental Mysteries

Japanese Municipality Logos

A look at the forward-thinking, abstract logos that symbolize Japanese city municipalities.

Jessica Helfand|Books

La Grafica

Typography is, of course, her lingua franca:  and who better than to write this book than Louise Fili?