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Nov 20, 2012

Ideas That Changed Graphic Design

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Fast Co.Design’s recent piece, “9 Ideas That Changed the Face of Graphic Design,” summarizes the outlet’s favorite ideas that made graphic design what it is today. Inspired by the book, 100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design, authored by Steven Heller and Véronique Vienne, below is Fast Co.Design’s shortlist.

Body Type

Pictograms

Pointing Fingers

Decorative Logo Types

Metaphoric Lettering

Texts as Images

Supreme Geometry

Dust Jackets

White Space

Here’s a look at some of the inspirational images depicting the 9 ideas above.

What do you think? Any you’d add to this list?

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  • http://www.facebook.com/shannon.parker.39 Shannon Parker

    Imagery with a grunge/destroyed feel. ESPECIALLY when combined with a vintage/retro look. It is a graphic design element that has changed the modern design world, for sure.

  • http://www.facebook.com/daisy.liddell.1 Daisy Liddell

    These 9 ideas are extremely amazing! These have a dashing effect on web designs. Nice! Thanks for sharing these creative thoughts!

  • Cathlyn Park

    Thanks for sharing these impressive designs. I found additional inspiration in http://printedgenius.com/weekly-roundup-of-printed-genius-2/ . Check them out.

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