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Michael Bierut

    January 1, 1957

    Michael Bierut is a seminal figure in graphic design, known for his thoughtful and articulate approach to visual communication. His work consistently demonstrates a keen understanding of how design shapes perception and interacts with the world around us. Bierut's philosophy emphasizes clarity, strategic thinking, and the power of well-crafted design to communicate complex ideas effectively. Through his essays and critical writings, he offers profound insights into the practice and cultural significance of graphic design.

    Looking Closer 2
    How to use graphic design to sell things, explain things, make things look better, make people laugh, make people cry, a
    79 Short Essays on Design
    How to Revised and Expanded Edition
    Now You See It and Other Essays on Design
    Victore or, Who Died and Made You Boss?
    • 2021
    • 2019
    • 2017
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      Michael Bierut is a leading figure in design criticism-his writing fresh, humorous, keenly analytical, his voice unmistakeable-as well as a partner at the legendary design firm Pentagram.

      Now You See It and Other Essays on Design
    • 2015

      How to Revised and Expanded Edition

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
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      This revised and expanded edition showcases the work of a celebrated graphic designer, featuring a comprehensive portfolio that highlights his career milestones. The monograph offers insights into his creative process and design philosophy, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. With updated examples and commentary, it reflects the evolution of his style and influence in the field of graphic design.

      How to Revised and Expanded Edition
    • 2012

      This is a collection of essays by Michael Bierut, Pentagram partner, co-founder of the website 'Design Observer', and AIGA board member. This collection includes writings from the 1980's through to today

      79 Short Essays on Design
    • 2010

      This is the first book dedicated to the work of iconoclastic designer James Victore. Written in his own words, it is a funny, honest, brash and in-depth look at his work and his take on the practice, business and teaching of graphic design today.

      Victore or, Who Died and Made You Boss?
    • 2007

      A collection of 30 tables of contents, from various 20th century titles, mostly design and architecture oriented.

      The next page
    • 1997

      Looking Closer 2

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.8(51)Add rating

      Looking Closer 2 offers more of the best recent writing on graphic design, covering new and important issues in design language, education, intellectual property, new media, the state of the business, and the place of design in society. The collection presents a stimulating look at how design issues are affected by and affecting changes in contemporary culture.

      Looking Closer 2