This iconic logo was designed by Paul Rand in 1962. While slightly tweaked, it is still in use today.
Source: http://www.logo designlove.com/all-about-paul-rand
The thing that drew me in most to Paul Rand’s work was his ability to create logos that not only define businesses, but also invoke meaning for everyone that sees them. For example, his original ABC (American Broadcasting Company) logo does more than represent a company; it stands as a recognizable image for all those drawn to the drama of “Grey’s Anatomy”, the humor of “Modern Family”, and the edge-of-your-seat news stories on “20/20”. But his knack for advertising wasn’t the only fascinating thing I discovered about Paul Rand…
Source: http://www.paul-rand.com/assets/portraits/portrait09.jpg
Along with marketing, he was a whiz in the business of design and editorial communication. It is so cool to me that a single person was behind such distinguishable designs such as the IBM logo and many covers of magazines like Esquire and Portfolio. I am very inspired by Rand’s work. His use of color, shapes, and typography clearly portray messages, but make something as simple as a poster a visually appealing and mesmerizing work of art. His colleague, Allen Hurlburt, described Rand’s paving the way for future design: “Most contemporary designers are aware of Paul Rand’s highly successful and often compelling contributions toadvartising design. What is not well known is the significant role he played in setting the pattern for future approaches to the advertising concept.”
Paul Rand was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1914. Being raised in a strict Orthodox Jewish household, but having an early interest in art, Rand was scolded by his father at a young age to pursue more academic opportunities. Even while following his father’s orders and attending prestigious schools, Rand felt he was not satisfied without art as a major part of life and became, as he said, “self-taught as a designer”. I found this to be very interesting and relatable to myself. Coming from an extended family of hard-working businesspeople, I have often wondered if art is truly a fulfilling path for me. I feel that I can learn a lesson from Paul Rand, however, in believing in myself and working hard to be successful and achieve great results.
Paul Rand’s iconic striped-letter logo is still in use today. This IBM poster gives a glimpse into Rand’s whimsical advertising style.
Source: http://www.phaidon.com/agenda/graphic-design/articles/2012/november/13/paul-rands-greatest-hits/
Works Cited:
Nunoo-Quarcoo, Franc. Paul Rand: Modernist Design. Baltimore, MD: Center for Art and Visual Culture, U of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2003. Print.
“Paul-Rand.com.” Biography. N.p., 11 Apr. 2007. Web. 26 July 2015.
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I cannot believe this guy went through a rigorous education to be an artist, but if it’s what he felt was best for him, great. Graphic Design is a pretty good field to be in because it has that perfect medium between art and business so it fit Paul Rand pretty nicely.
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I find it very interesting that he not only was interested in graphic design, but also business. I am exactly like that, and would also like to work in advertising and marketing. I love that he followed his dream even though he was told to have a more academic career. I think that it is very important to love what you do, or else you will have trouble being happen while at your job.
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