A Brief History of Graphic Design

[@GiangNguyen-up1mo]

Hey Ben, the image you used at 13:25 - the part where you mentioned Chinese moveable type - that image is actually Korean. I really enjoy your presentation, as a self-taugh graphic designer this kind of material is so helpful to me. Thank you for the great work!

[@maryladyjustinevillegas3912]

yes my sentiments exactly, I turned it back just to see those familiar hangul letters just to be sure. I enjoyed the lecture nonetheless

[@octopuszdq1423]

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[@danakhayrat9434]

I have a final in a course called "History of Graphic Design" and the final is to make a timeline of the history of graphic design, from cave paintings up till the present. I am watching your video now, but had to comment how thankful I am. Thank youuu for taking the time to film this very informative video. I will send this video to my classmates! ❤️

[@Thatgurlnatnat]

100 % agree This has been an amazing and helpful video for the class work and has made me change my perception of the class from “man why do I have to take this class” to “wow this is so cool & I want to know more”

[@mohammedalosamy1399]

My brother, I cannot express to you how grateful I am for this huge amount of knowledge that you have presented in this video. Continue, my friend, what you are providing is great.

[@Ginnytonny]

Thank you for uploading this! I am teaching myself and free resources like this make me feel like I'm actually in design school! You are so wholesome and easy to learn from too!

[@JaegwangLee]

13:24 by the way this isn't Chinese. This image is a metal type made by middle age Koreans.

[@jieun6050]

hey, really appreciate this video:) just one thing I want to mention is where you're explaining about Typography around 00:14:00, the example is Korean not Chinese. It's Hangeul that's our own alphabet invented by King Sejong.

[@philsebestian4635]

😱😲👏👏👏👏Hallelujah! You are a true legend in the design community. Never thought someone would be kind enough to dedicate this much time and effort into creating such great value. Hope bigger creators consider giving this some shine. This was kind of astonishing for me since I visited your channel after a long time. The numbers will catch up Mr. Kaiser.🙏

[@BenGKaiser]

Hey Phil! Good to see you on the channel. I am stoked you appreciated the effort it took to put together this video. It was definitely a lot of thought and planning. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@BIOLOGIA2013]

* The quote “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” its from Isaac Newton (not Thomas Edison)

[@CristinaDias7]

No, actually is a bit older, medieval. Commonly Bernard of Chartres. But is a bit more complicated: you can Google it.

[@Melfi-f7u]

Great video, I just want to make one correction that I haven't seen others mention. When you said the German Bauhaus designers were kicked out of Germany, you switched from saying Nazis to Communist. The Nazis were not communist, they were fighting the communists in Russia and they jailed and deported socialists and communists, of which many Bauhaus members were (which is why they were persecuted).

[@cathyartx]

This is a great video. I am a graphic design teacher who is an artist that never went to school for Graphic Design.I found this so helpful!!

[@BenGKaiser]

So stoked you found this so helpful.

[@luatle3060]

Thank you so much for the great content Ben. I'm actually so glad that I found this video. Totally agree about the learning of the history of graphic design. I always feel like it is one of the most crucial fundamentals of being a great graphic designer. You have to understand what you are doing & saying. Again thank you for making such a great video!

[@hocethi4511]

I'll study first year of graphic design this year and I might need to study design history. This video is very helpful, thank you !!!

[@0grdt]

Very helpful. I live in Switzerland and didn't knew how much impact the designers from this country had. Will help me a lot for my future career

[@lauravsthepage]

Really loved this video. I am about to go down a research rabbit hole to learn more about the movements and designers you introduced here. I didnt go to art school when I was young because I bought into the belief that I would regret going for the rest of my life. Now I am in my late 20s and there is nothing about my teens I regret more than not choosing art school, go figures 🤷

[@anroburger7689]

20 second static image intro?? Now that's great design

[@alilichesoumia2821]

Thank you for this informative video still useful until 2023 simply because you gived us a valuable information.

[@Meimoons]

Thank you for this presentation. As a university graduate, I missed the chance to explore graphic design and get a degree in it and even though this is a brief session on graphic design history, it takes me back when I hear a well thought out presentation.

[@OddClarity]

Thank you for video! I am newly studying graphic design at TAFE (Australian term for vocational colleges) and have found it to be quite helpful and enjoyable to watch.

[@juliansantos6466]

Hey man, quick question. could I use bits of your videos/lesson for my class. I teach a graphic design course and due to the whole quarantine in NYC all schools are closed. I will love to teach the history of Graphic design since my kids don't have access to Adobe programs at home. Thank you very much.

[@BenGKaiser]

Yes, feel free to do so.

[@carlosssandovallucas9326]

Tanks for the wonderful teaching I loved

[@ldc3461]

At 36:50 "The Swimmer," by Italian artist Giulio d'Anna belongs to the Futurism art movement and not Cubism. Thanks for putting so much time into this but its fundamental that you review the video for mistakes.

[@emilysmyth6921]

Thanks for this overview! Just starting out my journey into graphic design and this was a nice little dip into the history of it all.

[@aleledesma4088]

Thanks for this!! I am changing career to graphic design and learning his story has been fascinating to me! Thanks a lot for this!

[@xxzxxzxxzx]

Extremely helpful for an insight on design history which has always confused me, thankyou!

[@BenGKaiser]

So stoked you found this brief history helpful!

[@KimStevecom]

Just a simple correction. time 13:23. The example shown is Korean, not Chinese. Thanks. Sorry, someone already mentioned it. Thanks for sharing anyway :)

[@lastgrasp4187]

Your intro was on point. I needed this.

[@happyfablesart]

Im looking into a career as a graphic designer. Im trying to learn with out a degree or to start a degree some day. Right mow im learning and learning a lot

[@Supermatsch]

44:46 Correction: The pronouncing of "De Stijl" is the same like the english pronouncing of "style" and not "de still". ;-)

[@naviski5061]

thank you so much for sharing that precious knowledge for free ! i'm about to start graphic design studies and this presentation + your tech advices help me so MUCH 💜 ps : i just wanted to correct something in the quote u talked about earlier in the presentation : "I see further only because I stand on the shoulders of giants" is actually from Isaac Newton from 1675 📖 voila!

[@charadeyouare322]

I appreciate you sharing your vast knowledge. I feel inspired!

[@primaonice1886]

Thank you, please make more videos about design history or approach, it would help many graphic design students.

[@denolaj]

I think the actual language of the “chinese” moveable type at 13:50 is Korean (Hangul) rather than Chinese. I recognize some shapes from when I was there last summer. Just FYI should you use this powerpoint/keynote again. Now I’ll keep watching this interesting summary. :)

[@BenGKaiser]

Yes, that was a mistake that has caught many eyes... thanks for the comment. I will definitely update the slide for the next time.

[@thekmhful]

@@BenGKaiser Is there a next time? Did you create an updated version? If not, you may want to research the pronunciation of many names. In addition, when you briefly mention other artists in a list, even a small image of their work would help visual learners get more out of it.

[@Adityakittoo]

Thank you so much for this Incredible Insight about Graphic Design History

[@byronco3561]

I think the typesetting board at 13:30 has Korean characters, not Chinese.

[@fivos1993]

Trying to prepare for a bachelor's entrance exam and this is really helpful! Thanks!

[@BenGKaiser]

So stoked you found this so helpful!

[@maeee3820]

Farenhight me too right now

[@danielecanu4615]

Thank you beng for your video, I really needed something like this

[@AdrienJuniorKAMEWANGUE]

Massive work done here... BRAVO 👏🏿

[@goldenraisins]

Do you have a list of recommended reading?

[@Nishi-Tiwari]

thanks man for this video I developed immense love for graphic design in lockdown period I was looking for something like this. Kudos! love from india🙏

[@JamesFriday-l9i]

Is there video on How to work with these

[@kyto5125]

This is what I’ve been looking for! Thank you!!!

[@BenGKaiser]

I am so stoked this video met your needs! Thanks for the comment. What did you like most about the Brief walkthrough?

[@WahresIchTV]

Very helpful to get an overview. Thank you so much from Germany. 🇩🇪

[@Killerboy-hs4dp]

Bro you looked tired, and I don't blame you😅 this has helped me a lot thanks👍

[@HYDROPHILPLAYS]

Thank you so much my friend. This helped me a lot preparing for my final exams! :)

[@danielbrandt5238]

Hi, really like the video, but the first cave paintings are from around 30.000 - 20.000 BC

[@hopezhang8278]

Thank you. This is very helpful. Also, I think 13:31 is Korean instead of Chinese.

[@BenGKaiser]

Yes, that was my mistake. Thank you.

[@maxinechoo390]

Thank you so much for this video! I can now teach my students the brief history of graphic design without boring them (yes!)

[@BenGKaiser]

So stoked! What class are you teaching?

[@lastgrasp4187]

Is this mentorship still available?

[@yalifa6155]

1. Based on bens what the oldest person communication system is how it is? 2. What are the three languages that are the basis for today's communication system 3. What is the current graphic design mecca? Please anyone help me to answer this asap..thanks

[@sadaff2206]

Thank you, you educate me🙏🌱

[@richardmellor284]

Oh man! Amazing! Much appreciate! :-)

[@lostintravel14]

Please make more Graphic design videos.. 👍🏻

[@designer_ghass2623]

Thank you For this useful Vedio I was Looking For a vedio Like thIS and I found it thank you

[@vivekgolakiya1782]

thank you so much man , really really worthy to watch.

[@BenGKaiser]

So stoked you liked the video!

[@hafizkarimi8967]

I wish you had included the significance of the Islamic design, the mosque architecture and the symmetric structure and shapes they used which revolutionized style of design.

[@samsara_bags_box]

I really needed this. Very insightful and informative!!! Great work.

[@nadialevina7667]

when you're Russian and see a poster from the USSR, this style is so familiar Thanks so much for this video)

[@eceberkyurek]

This was amazing. Thank you so much!!!

[@TheEskimosPantry]

Great video, I enjoyed it and it was worth the effort you put in. I'm surprised it doesn't have more views I will be sharing. Btw,the "shoulders of giants" quote was by Isaac Newton, a bone fide genius.

[@BenGKaiser]

Thanks for the support and encouragement! I am so stoked you enjoyed the video! Newton, eh? Got it!

[@cathrinehagan8401]

Time stamp: 33:28

[@narutodz34]

please can i use the photo resources without copyright or you have one, like tsai lun, adison dwiggns ( historical personality) on my youtube channel

[@philomena3572]

Hi, thanks for the video! 🙏 Just started Meggs' history of graphic design and getting this overview first will definitely help me get through the book. Question: What is the brand of the cup you are sipping from in the beginning of the video?

[@J0is_mango]

You saved me from reading a book of 300 pages, before theory exam on history of design. totally worth it!

[@mufaddalzuhairsharafali4291]

Great video, taking notes worthy excellent timeline got the type book also thanks a lot buddy

[@make5284]

I'm trying to learn for the entrance exams of a graphic design high school. This helped a lot! Thanks!

[@BenGKaiser]

So glad this helped! Cheers, Ben.

[@kokupedia]

did you get into the school?!

[@nothingtoseehere417]

Great informational 👍

[@lidargibli8103]

Highly informative. Thank you!

[@BenGKaiser]

You're most welcome. Thanksfor the comment.

[@hunterjohnson4591]

Where do you see Thomas Edison saying that? I see a similar phrase by Isaac Newton, but nothing on Edison.

[@milarosenrot]

great video thank you so much!!

[@shakelee996]

13:25min is acuall corean not chinese

[@goldenraisins]

For art nouveau--photography existed at the time, so why did they intentionally decide to use illustration?

[@nechyimccaskill5578]

Thank you so much school is teaching me none of this

[@alexbannerman4017]

Please add Herb Lubalin

[@della8872]

the picture for massive printing is showing korean not chinese ;)

[@BenGKaiser]

Thank you.. I will make sure to correct this in my next history video.

[@md.wasimkhan4034]

Very helpful brother, May God bless uh

[@pegi7097]

very helpful and organized. thanks a lot

[@lohitdesign640]

Really appreciate your talk on topic Thanks you I have a question which are only 3 front you use for a year ?

[@BenGKaiser]

I am so glad you like the video! I used Droid Serif, Myriad Pro, and Oswald.

[@Bright-It]

@@BenGKaiser Front?

[@mufaddalzuhairsharafali4291]

very surprised to see "dislikes" on such an amazing video... strange !

[@WhereIsMyLipstick]

Really instructive video, thank you!

[@pankajbhandari4180]

Great video on the history of graphic design ❤ It was Newton's quote, not Edison's.

[@scottbenoit7257]

👏 great job excellent

[@kristinadivine9013]

Heyyy a quick question I’m a student can you tell me what is the summary of the history of graphic design? I hope you can answer this... THANK YOUU

[@lisellenoronha2155]

thank you so much for this ❤️✨ really REALLY helpful and so insightful

[@androandro7179]

Have you started the GD class you announced?

[@BenGKaiser]

I have decided not to start the class. Please forgive me for any confusion this may have caused.

[@VisionaryWonderSpace]

appreciated but the sample of moveable type you showed is Korean not Mandarin

[@oualidsetati4749]

Iove your channel keep going Wich one is better for editing and motion graphics gtx 1070 or rtx 2060 Im confusing ? Wich one should buy ?

[@yaszticus]

Great video. Thank you for the upload.

[@BenGKaiser]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheFlargleblargle]

Hate to be that guy, but the quote "Standing on the shoulders of giants" is actually attributed to Issac Newton.

[@amansokhiya4521]

Thank you so much Ben, for sharing that much of Design History and Knowledge , I really need to know the roots of design for my study and practice.

[@BenGKaiser]

So stoked you found this so helpful!

[@amansokhiya4521]

@@BenGKaiser is there any platform where I can see your design works ??

[@michaelrmarchal9678]

Hard to find this scroll of William Leavenworth, I love them. Where did you get this image. Thanks

[@supriyadola4620]

Thanks for this information.

[@abderrezaksaki4024]

hey mr ben thank u for sharing this with us , and I have just one question , do I really need to read and know about the history of design . cuz I see that it is just to get a background of design no more .

[@BenGKaiser]

It is up to you how deep of knowledge of your industry you would like. There are many great designers that don't know the histroy, I for one, like to know where my craft came from.

[@abderrezaksaki4024]

thank u s m , last question pls , do I NEED TO BE GENERAL DESIGNER OR Expert DESIGNER , LIKE I HAVE TO FOCUS IN ONE THING LIKE LOGO DESIGN OR FLYERS OR BOOK COVERS.

[@getstarted7168]

Nice vid and presentation!

[@bec947]

Thank you I found this interesting as a new student of Graphic Design. I did find it a bit frustrating however that there wasn't a lot of mention of female influences! (Barr the obvious Paula Scher)

[@kelsian_smith03]

I’m a female Photography/Graphic Design student who’s in my final year of A Levels in the UK and I’ve searched for female graphic artists from the 30s-80s and I’ve now and then seen them in those decades. I’ve studied and produced similar artwork that male photographers/graphic designers have made such as David Carson, Ed Fairburn, Shepard Fairey, Javier Marro, Wes Browne and Dan Mountford. The female photographers/graphic designers that I’ve studied and produced similar artwork to are Hollie Chastain and Susan Stone.

[@hetnaikoza5171]

Amazing Video

[@sohamdas9724]

Very well organized and informative .. Thanks 🤘 I see what you did there with the look of yours, compared to your other videos .. Cool.. Like Helvetica to Garamond .. Haha 😀

[@BenGKaiser]

Thanks for the support and you kind words. Glad you noticed the subtle font usage in the thumbnail as well. :)

Bauhaus was fantastic! Thank you for this video! But please be careful, Nazism is not a branch of communism! Most of the artists, as well as philosophers, thinkers, scientists etc., fled to America from Nazi Germany during the thirties and forties while trying to save their lives and families because, mostly, they were of Jewish or any other "decadent" and "degenerate" descent. Soviets (not Russians) were not that big of a problem at the time, and were, in fact, one of the key factors in keeping Germany from completely devastating Europe. On that note, Nazi propaganda against degenerate art (Entartete Kunst) also gives an insight in clear and to-the-point ways of conveying one horrible and frightening message. Cheers!

[@BenGKaiser]

Thank you for the very caring and accurate investment in this video. You have made some very excellent points. I appreciate your comment.

[@bhup9567]

Any books in your suggestion?

[@BenGKaiser]

Yes! Philip B Meggs "Graphic Design History is amazing - amzn.to/39mO9Uc

[@uartmarina]

great work, thank you

[@SasapessoS]

Thanks for the great content! I forgot to drink my tea

[@mrhellaboy]

What distorted history are you teaching? Indian Vedas are the oldest written texts in the world and at present the scientists confirm its date back to 2500 BC. The Vedas are composed using Sanskrit, a system of language that is almost perfect for any communication. The Chinese came to India in search of these knowledge systems. Alexander also travelled all the way to the borders of India attracted by what Magasthenes (Greek Historian) wrote in the "Indica".

[@juurstudio]

Vedas were mostly only recited and passed on orally for a very long time. Serious scientists are right now claiming that they were actually written down "only" during a period of 1500-500 BCE. This still does not explain why, for instance, the respectable The Meggs' History of Graphic Design (2016) glosses over Vedic Sanskrit as if it played no part in the formation of world alphabets. He only ever mentions it in the following paragraph: "The Aramaic alphabet is believed to be the predecessor of scripts used in India, apparently arriving around the seventh century BCE. Extensive elaboration was necessary to develop alphabets suitable for Indian spoken languages. The Indian subcontinent has a complex array of spoken and written language forms, and the specific origins of early writing in India and its neighboring nations are quite controversial." The grave error there is, of course, that Aramaic alphabet had nothing to do with Vedic Sanskrit which was written in Brahmi script, which played much more influential role for the development of all the other Indian scripts and alphabets.

[@mrhellaboy]

@@juurstudio Yes, I agree with you that the Vedic Hymns were passed through generations via recital. That doesn't mean ancient 'Bharat' (present Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Burma, and India) had no written languages. Bharat invented a refined language from existing languages and that is termed "Sanskrit" Just means "refined/Purified". The Sanskrit was meant to serve the purpose of communicating the Vedas to the far reaches of Bharat without distortion. Recital was considered to be the best form of no-noise communication. If you want to know how successful this system is then just travel through present India and try to talk to people from different states of India who speak different languages. You will be surprised that although they speak completely different languages The Vedas shall be exactly the same without any distortion in not only pronunciation but also written scripts too. I have not seen or heard of any other language system that has achieved such distinction. The world needs to wake up to the truth that Bharat was a very advanced civilization and is still far ahead of other civilizations in context to "spirituality" And seeking truth.