When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Paul Rand Mid-century modern design has been an enduring trend since its conception and ...

Retro design is experiencing a major comeback, infusing bold color and pattern with a modern twist. Instead of monochromatic ...

A page from the 2014 reissue of the New York City Transit Authority Graphics Standards Manual showing a diagram explaining the use of arrows in wayfinding signage in subway stations (photo courtesy of ...

Twenty-some years ago, we found ourselves in awe of how computers and the internet changed so many aspects of life. Just when we thought technology had reached its peak, we were also blithely aware ...

Of all the design disciplines, graphic designers might be the most insecure. The introduction of any new technology can feel like a threat to the field’s existence. Think of desktop publishing in the ...

The origins of type and typography -- From Gutenberg to Bodoni -- 1. The nineteenth century: an expanding field. The Industrial Revolution and the rise of urban mass culture : New technologies ; ...