Eye on Design – AIGA Eye on Design
AIGA Eye on Design offers contemporary design news, essays, and in-depth articles exploring various facets of the design world. It features historical context, interviews, and discussions on current trends and issues, making it a valuable resource for those interested in design.
Overview
Added
March 18, 2026
Subject & domain
arts-music · design-arts
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Article
Introduction
Eye on Design: Weekend Reads Archive
- Content Overview: This page serves as a landing or index page for the "Weekend Reads" series from AIGA Eye on Design, featuring a collection of archived stories and design-related snippets.
- Key Themes: The text consists of excerpts and teasers covering a wide range of design topics, including:
- Design History & Manifestos: References to Ken Garland’s First Things First (1963) and the evolution of design culture.
- Social & Political Impact: Discussions on graphic design’s relationship with capitalism, labor movements (e.g., Tradeswomen magazine, 1980), and design activism.
- Typography & Branding: Mentions of independent type foundries (e.g., Felfel by Abdo Mohamed) and corporate/public sector rebranding projects.
- Media & Culture: Analyses of fashion magazines, youth culture newsletters (After School), and the intersection of technology and design (e.g., the "scenius" concept by Brian Eno).
- Notable Mentions:
- Graphic Design Salary Transparency Spreadsheet: Referenced as a significant industry resource (January 2020).
- Historical Figures/Entities: Massimo Vignelli, Steven Heller, Cranbrook Academy of Art, and Air-India’s branding.
- Format: The page functions as a curated archive, pulling together diverse editorial content that explores the intersection of design, society, and history.
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