Think Design
8th March - 10th June
"Think More, Design Less - Ellen Lupton"
Graphic Design is everywhere; invisible to some, yet it is a professional practise that contributes to most of our visual culture today. Ultimately, it is communication design, the skill of combining typography with images to communicate a message to a target audience. As Mildred Friedman noted during her tenure as a design curator at the Walker Art Centre in Minneapolis: “graphic design has played a key role in the appearance of almost all print, film, and electronic media, as well as architectural and urban signage. Today it literally dominates our visual environment. Yet… there is only nominal acknowledgement of the significance of this least recognised visual art form.”
Statistics show that there is a female
domination in graphic design education that appears to be reversed when it
comes to industry. This is no suggestion that being a
women has a bearing on competency and skill within the discipline – excellent
graphic design is created by both male and female students and in this regard
the issue of gender is of little concern.
'Think Design' is an exhibition showcasing and celebrating the work of women designers. Featuring work from creatives and trailblazing pioneers from the past century. Our aim is to actively raise awareness the profiles and work produced by these women.
Opening night falls on the International Women’s Day, on the 8th March 2014 from 8pm Featuring talks on the gender gap within the creative industry and special guests.
Book your place at www.thinkdesign.com
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