IXD102 ( 30250 ) - Introduction to Communication Design. 2022-23.
This week we looked at postmodernism.
Postmodernism is a broad term that refers to a number of artistic, literary, and cultural movements that emerged in the late 20th century in reaction to the modernist movements of the early 20th century. Postmodernism is characterized by a scepticism towards grand narratives and universal truths and a focus on the individual and the local. Postmodernist artists and writers sought to challenge and subvert traditional forms and conventions and to break with the past. They were interested in exploring the constructed nature of reality and the ways in which meaning is produced and communicated. Postmodernism had a significant influence on a wide range of artistic and cultural practices, including architecture, literature, art, and film, and its legacy continues to be felt to this day.
Wolfgang Weingart is a Swiss graphic designer who is known for his contributions to the development of the Swiss Style of graphic design. Weingart was a pioneer of the New Wave movement in graphic design, which was a reaction against the rigid, formalist principles of the International Typographic Style. He is known for his use of unconventional typography, expressive typefaces, and unconventional layout techniques, and he has had a significant influence on the development of graphic design. Weingart has taught and lectured at design schools around the world and has received numerous awards and accolades for his work.
April Greiman is an American graphic designer and artist who is known for her contributions to the development of digital design and new media. She is considered a pioneer in the field of digital design and was one of the first designers to embrace the use of computers in design. Greiman is known for her experimental, avant-garde approach to design and her use of unconventional typography and layout techniques. She has had a significant influence on the development of graphic design and new media, and she has received numerous awards and accolades for her work. Greiman has taught and lectured at design schools around the world and is considered a leading figure in the design community.
Barney Bubbles, also known as Colin Fulcher, was a British graphic designer and artist who was active in the 1970s and 1980s. He is known for his innovative and experimental approach to design and his ability to combine typography, illustration, and photography in his work. Bubbles was a pioneer of the New Wave movement in graphic design, which was a reaction against the rigid, formalist principles of the International Typographic Style. He is known for his use of unconventional typography, expressive typefaces, and unconventional layout techniques, and he has had a significant influence on the development of graphic design. Bubbles worked with a wide range of clients, including major record labels and music publications, and his work is highly regarded for its originality and creativity.