This is my final journal entry, which is a reflection on the history of graphic design, mostly through the eyes of Megg's (2016). My task? Compare two periods of graphic design and choose which is the better one and why. My simple answer is, you cannot simply choose one over the other, as each period builds on each other throughout the history of design from caveman paintings to the digital age. It would be like picking on period in human history that is better than the last. For example, art nouveau had a tremendous influence on the 70's psychedelic poster art era. Is one era better than the other? I think the art nouveau period was innovative for its time - bold, graphic designs with colors not typically used in previous periods. The craftsmanship was incredible for the period. The 1960's and 1970's was also innovative in its own right. Graphic designers were exploring and experimenting with revival art as well as innovating their own designs. The aesthetic during
Module 10 - Chapter 23 and 24 Post Modern Design and the Digital Age This week I'm focusing on the wonderful work of LUBA LUKOVA ! Her bright, graphic designs instantly popped out of Megg's (2016) to me. https://www.artsatl.org/design-catalyst-change-luba-lukova-moda-designing-justice/ Lukova is a Bulgarian born artist living in New York City and uses her graphic design power to initiate social change for good. Her basic design philosophy is "less is more" and to include simple, bold design elements that pop from many backgrounds of bright colors ( www.artsatl.org/design-catalyst-change-luba-lukova-moda-designing-justice ). Peace - Luba Lukova - 2001 https://www.artsatl.org/design-catalyst-change-luba-lukova-moda-designing-justice/ Her most famous and beloved piece is "Peace", in which graphic of warfare are made up to create the vision of a dove, which represents peace. Her question was, " do we protect peace by creating endless wares? " He