Art Sims was a graphic designer across entertainment media. Still, he’s best known for his film posters, an example of this being a poster for the film “Mo’ Better Blues” which follows a jazz musician, as he navigates through drama, musical aspiration, and the consequences … Continue Reading “All In Frame”
Category: Designer’s Cookbook (Page 1 of 4)
Discover your own aesthetic influences and lineages. Why are you drawn to one visual aesthetic over another? What are the ingredients (influences) that make up your visual style? Together let’s make a Designer’s Cookbook that highlight creatives who have been marginalized or left out of the history books. Write a post about an artist, designer, musician, scientist, philosopher, or movement. And, with example images, demonstrate how they are part of your design lineage. Include examples of your own work for comparison.
Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929) is a contemporary Japanese painter acknowledged for her remarkable work in different fields, such as painting, sculpturing, installation, and performance arts. She was born in Matsumoto, Japan, and later relocated to the U.S. in the late 1950s, where she was one … Continue Reading “Designers Cookbook 3 – Yayoi Kusama”
Amara de Lempicka (1898–1980) was a Polish Art Deco painter known for her fashionable and modernistic portraits. The artist was characterized by living in Paris during the interwar years and moving to the U.S., so she came to symbolize the elegance of the Art Deco … Continue Reading “Designers Cookbook 2 – Amara de Lempicka”
(2000’s to Today) I chose Ksenya Samarskaya as a designer to write about because her innovative approach to typography seamlessly blends artistic vision with minimalism. Her unique ability to merge modern aesthetics with cultural influences makes her work stand out in today’s design landscape. Additionally, … Continue Reading “Designer’s Cookbook 1 – Ksenya Samarskaya”
Pedro Bell, the visionary artist behind Funkadelic’s iconic album covers, revolutionized the visual identity of funk music in the 1970s and ’80s. Based in Chicago, Bell’s psychedelic, Afrofuturist designs fused bold colors, surreal characters, and biting social commentary, creating a vibrant universe that complemented Funkadelic’s … Continue Reading “Designers Cookbook – Pedro Bell”
Gail Anderson is a graphic designer, writer, and educator known for her work in typography, hand lettering, and poster design. Born in 1962 in The Bronx, NY, to an immigrant family from Jamaica, Anderson developed a passion for design early on. She graduated from the … Continue Reading “Designer’s Cookbook 3 – Gail Anderson”
Emmett McBain, an African American graphic designer and art director, was born in 1935 in Chicago. He started his design career in the 1950s, contributing to various advertising campaigns where his modern, minimalist style helped him stand out. In 1971, McBain co-founded Burrell McBain Advertising … Continue Reading “Designer’s Cookbook 2 – Emmitt McBain”
Matt Baker is an African American artist deeply involved in the evolution of the comic industry. He was known for his groundbreaking work, particularly in romance, adventure, and even early crime comics. He moved to Pittsburgh, where he graduated high school, and then to Washington … Continue Reading “Designer’s Cookbook 1 – Matt Baker”
Dorothy Hayes was a groundbreaking African American graphic designer who combined creativity, cultural identity, and activism in her work. Born in the 20th century, she navigated and thrived in a predominantly white, male-dominated industry, which makes her story both inspiring and unique. Her designs were … Continue Reading “Dorothy Hayes”
Cipe Pineles was a pioneering figure in graphic design, known for transforming magazine visuals and making significant strides for women in the field. As the first female art director for Seventeen, Charm, and Mademoiselle, she redefined how magazine covers and editorial spreads … Continue Reading “Designers Cookbook: Cipe Pineles”
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