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Charles And Ray Eames, Tracy L. Ketz
Charles And Ray Eames, Tracy L. Ketz
Communication Design: Design Pioneers
Charles and Ray Eames were a dynamic husband-and-wife team and were two of the most influential multidisciplinary designers of the 20th century. Their innovative and humancentered design approach and remarkable creativity resulted in innovative contributions to various fields of design, including architecture, graphic design, industrial design, and filmmaking. Known for their groundbreaking contributions to design, the Eameses employed a deep understanding of human needs that combined functionality, technology, and aesthetics that still resonate today.
Dick Bruna, Roseld Laguatan
Dick Bruna, Roseld Laguatan
Communication Design: Design Pioneers
Dick Bruna was a talented and successful Illustrator and designer. He is most famous for his creation, Miffy, a curious simple white rabbit that has the innocence of a young child—which made her an endearing character to children all over the world. Because of his successful children’s books, he was highly sought after by children’s medical hospitals and world health organizations to help promote health and safety for children everywhere. He also designed thousands of spy, mystery and detective novel covers for his family’s publishing company. Bruna was a master designer of simplicity, color and form—able to convey a great …
Eric Carle, Emily Rudolph
Eric Carle, Emily Rudolph
Communication Design: Design Pioneers
If you grew up or had a child in the United States after 1969, the work of Eric Carle has touched your life. Carle was a German American illustrator, graphic designer, art director, and children’s book author, who is best known for his work The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This book has been a staple to every American preschool classroom for over 40 years and has been translated into 66 languages to fit into schools across the globe (Eric Carle’s biography, 2019). It is hard to overstate the popularity and acclaim The Very Hungry Caterpillar has rightfully received. According to …
Helen Friel, Katt Marshall
Helen Friel, Katt Marshall
Communication Design: Design Pioneers
As the foundation of design is laid down early in a designer’s career, it is the process of creatingwithin limited parameters which develops their style. Many designers begin with a broad rangeof skills that are honed as they navigate working with clients. Applying their unique approach tohe project at hand, it is at this time when design peers create a niche market. The designer’stouch becomes a recognizable signature upon their body of work. With a comprehensiveportfolio, the designer can present their approach to tackling challenging concepts. Paperengineer and illustrator Helen Friel is a designer with a diverse body of work, …