Dive into the bold, clever, and world-changing world of graphic design with this three-part bundle—featuring nine pivotal works by some of the most influential designers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Each piece invites students to explore and analyze the power of visual communication across cultures, time periods, and design movements.
Perfect for classroom critique, design history units, or visual thinking exercises.
 
Set One: Systems, Grids & Graphic Precision
Explore works that showcase structure, legibility, and modernist clarity.
Massimo Vignelli – NYC Subway Map (1972)
Ellen Lupton – Thinking With Type
Rick Poynor – Eye Magazine, Summer 2009
 
Set Two: Breaking the Rules – Postmodern & Experimental Design
Designers who questioned the grid, broke expectations, and redefined what communication could look like.
David Carson – Ray Gun Magazine Cover (1992)
Chip Kidd – Jurassic Park Book Cover (1990)
Ikko Tanaka – Asian Performing Arts Poster (1981)
 
Set Three: Propaganda, Purpose, and Midcentury Design Icons
Discover bold messages and smart simplicity in design from the 1940s–1950s.
Richard Paul Lohse – Swiss Magazine Cover (1957)
Saul Bass – The Man With the Golden Arm Poster (1955)
Abram Games – Grow Your Own Food Poster (c. 1942)
 
What’s Included: 
9 Enlarged, Full-Color Images (Print or Digital Display)
9 Written Designer/Artwork Backgrounds
Over 150 Student Analysis Questions
Observation
Context Clues
Emotional Response
Deeper Thinking
 
Aligned for high school and college-level design, visual art, or media classes.
This set offers a comprehensive look at graphic design history, intent, and evolution. Students compare design philosophies, analyze how visual decisions affect meaning, and build a deeper understanding of form and function. It supports both creative analysis and historical context, making it a versatile classroom tool.