Embark on a 33-minute journey through a century of graphic design trends in this short course. Explore era-defining styles from the Art Deco of the 1920s to the Neo-Futurist designs of the 2020s. Discover how historical events, cultural movements, and technological advancements have shaped visual communication across the decades. Learn about the characteristics of each period, including Depression-era graphics, Soviet influences, psychedelic 60s designs, punk aesthetics, and the rise of digital and social media-driven design. Gain valuable insights into the evolution of the design industry and understand how past trends continue to influence modern graphic design practices.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
1920s Graphic Design - Art Deco & the Jazz Age Graphic Design
1930s Graphic Design - Depression Era Graphic Design
1940s Graphic Design - Soviet Design, Midcentury Modern & World War II Era Graphic Design
1950s Graphic Design - Economic Boom & Modernist Graphic Design
1960s Graphic Design - Psychedelic & Swiss Style Graphic Design
1970s Graphic Design - Punk, Moody & Groovy Graphic Design
1980s Graphic Design - Excess & Neon Graphic Design
1990s Graphic Design - Experimental, Tech-Forward, Minimalist Graphic Design
2000s Graphic Design - Simplification & Minimalist Graphic Design
2010s Graphic Design - Social Media Graphic Design
2020s Graphic Design - Sustainability, Neo-Futurist Graphic Design
Taught by
Envato Tuts+
