Communication Arts - Vol. 51 No. 1 (March/April 2009)

The latest issue of Communication Arts has come into the Learning Centre and is now available for loan.

Features:
Communication Arts at 50 by Patrick Coyne - How a sideline business became the largest journal of visual communications. / Herman Miller, Inc. and Steve Frykholm by Ellen Shapiro - American design icons in Zeeland, Michigan. / Harry Chester by Art Chantry - The forgotten creator of cheezy monster type. / Timeline - A 50-year overview of design and advertising and their relationship to politics and culture. / Milton Glaser by Cathie Bleck - A conversation with design’s unstoppable statesman. / Fifty Years of TV Graphics by Angelynn Grant - On-screen graphics have come a long way. / Tim Mantoani by Anne Telford - This San Diego photographer uses a disappearing medium to document the masters of photography. / Fifty Years of International Coverage - A look at creative work from around the world. / Ad Campaign for CA - Goodby, Berlin & Silverstein’s 1987 ad campaign for CA is still funny 22 years later. / Visual Communications Genealogy - A visual map of creative mentorship. / Exhibit by Jean A. Coyne - The latest and best in visual communication from here and abroad.

Fresh:
Noumeda Carbone - Layers of line, color and light infuse the work of this illustrator in Florence, Italy. / Steven Wohlwender - Facial expression and body language play prominent roles in the work of this San Francisco photographer. / egg - Passion for sustainability runs deep at this Seattle agency.

Columns:
Web Watch - The Brooklyn Academy of Music integrates online content, and three design history sites. / Design Issues - DK Holland and others reflect on 50 years of change. / Emerging Media - Sam McMillan asks forecaster Paul Saffo, "What lies ahead for designers?" / Advertising - Ernie Schenck on how Peggy Olson found the future of advertising. / Design Culture - Wendy Richmond reminds us to use everything. / Typography - Allan Haley asks top typeface designers, “What’s new?” / Business - RitaSue Siegel’s history of the communication design business. / Environment - Phil Hamlett on what designers expect from sustainablility (and vice-versa). / Opinion/Commentary - Kathleen Maher explores technology’s impact on visual communications. / Design Trends - Socially-conscious design is on the rise.