Research on old graphic design

Graphic design was first discovered in the early 1920's when William Dwiggins, but before that it was first known by actually writing and creating designs with materials. People have been designing and creating artwork for centuries but in the 20th century, computers were invented and since then people have invented and expanded with programs to create art. There are different types of graphic design, it is split up into different categories: graphic, typography, interior, illustration.

 First graphic design piece in 1922

The Book of Kells is related to the image on the right because they use the same similarities, the Book of Kells is a Gospel book also known as the Book of Columbia. The book itself is written by hand and is made by calfskin created in the 11th century.

Graphic design in the 21st century can become very complex, you are able to scan in materials to include, Photoshop, Illustrator or you can hand draw it. Many graphic designers are successful by creating 'vintage typography' or 'old graphic design' pieces related to actual history events.