The History of Graphic Design. Vol. 2. 1960–Today

Over the years, graphic design—with its vivid and clear synthesis of images and ideas—has captured the spirit of every era. Every minute of every day, we are surrounded by minimalist packaging and colorful advertisements, brilliant environmental graphics, and sleek interfaces. Graphic design serves to convey information, but at the same time reflects the cultural aspirations and values ​​of a society.

This second volume completes the most comprehensive survey of graphic design ever published, spanning the years from 1960 to the present. Some 2,500 iconic designs from around the world make up this history of contemporary visual culture, from the triumph of the International Typographic Style to the advent of the digital revolution. Around 130 key projects are examined under the microscope, along with 120 biographies of the era's most important designers, including Massimo Vignelli (designer of the New York subway signage), Otl Aicher (creator of the Lufthansa brand identity), Yusaku Kamekura (designer of a Nikon poster campaign), Paula Scher (creator of the Citibank brand identity), Neville Brody (designer of The Face magazine), and Stefan Sagmeister (designer of handwritten posters).

Thanks to his deep knowledge of the subject, the author Jens Müller This book reviews the most extraordinary projects of each year, each representing a milestone in the history of design. Arranged chronologically, the author provides a brief introduction to each decade, complemented by magnificent timelines, offering a comprehensive overview of the diversity of graphic design and the global landscape it both described and shaped.

This collection of important graphic works represents a now essential reflection on the evolution of a creative field open to constant change and challenge. These seminal projects serve as coordinates within contemporary history, helping us recognize the decisive impact of graphic design on our daily lives.