art exhibition poster designed by Hans Neuburg c. 1958

(discovered via the International Poster Annual 1958/59)

design advice from Chip Kidd and Erik Spiekermann

(from the book The Designer Says, via CR Blog)

Little Toy box cover designed by the Eames Office c. 1952

(more on “The Graphic Design of the Eames Office” via CR Blog)

stampdesigns:

postage stamp designs by Lance Wyman for 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico

(above “Juegos De La XIX Olimpiada 1968” commemorative sheet features some of Wyman’s Olympic sports pictograms and a line pattern design with Mexico68 logotype) 

NASA Graphics Standards Manual c. 1976 by design firm Danne & Blackburn

(via aisle one via AIGA Design Archives)

“Saul Bass logo design: then and now:
The average lifespan of a Saul Bass logo is 34 years”

(original AT&T logo above designed by Saul Bass in 1986, redesigned in 2005 by Interbrand, more logo comparisons via Christian Annyas)

“L’Enfant Graphic Designer,” a review of Pamela Pease’s adorable new book Design Dossier: Graphic Design for Kids (via The Daily Heller)

“Some really good advice.”
(great recap of Michael Bierut’s recent Creative Mornings talk via Soulellis Studio)

Grain edit’s review of Graphic Design Referenced
by Byrony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit

a collection of design award certificates from the 1950s/60s made out to
Louis Danziger, many from the AIGA

(discovered via Burning Settlers Cabin)

redesignrelated:

CMYK magazine redesign, cover to cover, hits shelves in November 2009:

From following CMYK’s twitter, we learned of the unveiling for the magazine’s new front cover. The freshly redesigned cover is just a preview of the full design overhaul we’ll get to read all about in upcoming issue #45. Designer Ronald J. Scala II played a heavy role in the publication’s visual refresh. The redesign isn’t all about aesthetics and numerous editorial changes have been made, resulting in “more fluidity and cohesion.” CMYK is swapping out their old tagline of “inspiring visual communication,” with “create, showcase, inspire,” and we can anticipate more international content.

“CMYK has been working extra hard to put the finishing touches on its 45th issue. To date CMYK has published more than 4,000 pieces of creative from over 3,500 aspiring professionals across the globe, handpicked for publication by 180 of the most celebrated creative professionals in communication art. So what better way to celebrate this major milestone than with a cover-to-cover redesign…”

As students, CMYK was one of our favorite, must-read magazines. While in college we always associated the publication with student portfolio work and career advice. After graduating it was a great mag to occasionally pick up when looking for illustrators to hire. We think the magazine’s new approach will be more appealing to creative professionals, without neglecting CMYK’s strong student audience. The visual squares on the cover instantly engage the viewer, and give an enticing glimpse of the diversity to be found within the pages.

On a side note: We’re also really looking forward to reading “Remembering Shigeo Fukuda” and “Inside the Mind of Christoph Niemann.” (Maybe it’s time to reconsider a subscription)

The cover of issue #44 features a cut paper illustration by Jared Schorr, titled Paper Cuts. Jared Schorr is a recent graduate of Art Center College of Design. Is this the last student or recent grad given the honor to have their work showcased full-bleed on the cover of CMYK?

collection of vintage covers of GRAPHIK:
Graphic Design Magazine Cover from Munich, Germany

(via Collectible)

NBC Sued in Font-Related Flare-Up
(via Cityfile)