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Know Your Design Roots: The Impact of Constructivism According to FIDM...

At a Graphic Design college like FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, students study and interpret developments in design history, from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age,...

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From Streetwear Brand OBEY, to Corporate Ad Graphics, Explore the Career of...

We imagine that choosing a graphic designer to report upon in FIDM’s History of Design course was an easy decision for Brian Flores, who is so inspired by street...

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Filmmaker Friday: Rhyming Illustration Inspiration & the Roots of the “Keep...

Temujin Doran of Studio Canoe is an illustrator and filmmaker based in London who developed the clever short films shown above PLUS a short film documentary dedicated to the ever popular "Keep Calm...

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Recounting the Rock ‘N Roll Era on The Sunset Strip: Photographer Robert...

Revisit a time when massive hand-painted portraits of rock ‘n roll legends like The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, The Doors and Led Zeppelin dominated the visual landscape of the Sunset...

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Know Your Roots: The Arts & Crafts Movement as told by FIDM Graphic Design...

FIDM Graphic Design Student Athena Saridakis appreciates the relevance of historical art movements in modern day graphic design. "Designers today use various words, symbols, and images to create a...

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Google Commemorates the Work of Famous Graphic & Motion Title Designer, Saul...

Google commemorated the work of famous graphic and title designer, Saul Bass, for his 93rd birthday today with a series of Google Doodles (shown below) that celebrate Bass’ distinct design style. Bass’...

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The History of the Famous “Rosie the Riveter” Poster as Told by FIDM Graphic...

When studying the history of graphic design, students earning their Graphic Design degree at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising discover how famous designs reflect social and cultural...

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The Good, the Bad and the Turquoise: USA Today Reports on the Evolution of...

USA Today recently published a great overview of the evolution of the Superman logo in an article “The S-ence of Superman.” As a graduate of FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s...

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Dissecting Pinterest: Pinterest’s History, Design, & Impact Told by FIDM...

When studying the history of graphic design, students earning their Graphic Design degree at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising discover how famous designs reflect social and cultural...

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The Evolution of Soda Can Package Design

As brands evolve, so do their packaging. Recently, while raiding my mother’s kitchen, I noticed a vintage Pepsi soda can collecting dust atop of the refrigerator. What sparked my interest was the vast...

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