Thoughts on Design


A collection of articles written by Paul Rand, interviews, videos and exhibits information.

Articles

image Integrity and Invention

1971 Graphis Magazine introduction.

image The Politics of Design

Originally published in “A Designer’s Art”.

image Logos, Flags, and Escutcheons

AIGA article by Paul Rand

image The Case for the Ampersand

A critical review of Eric Gill’s “An Essay on Typography”

image Confusion and Chaos: The Seduction of Contemporary Graphic Design

Originally published in the AIGA Journal of Graphic Design, Volume 10, Number 1, 1992

image Paul Rand on the Play Instinct

Steven Heller interview Paul Rand about ‘Play’ and its role in design. Originally published in Design Dialogues.

image Black in the Visual Arts

Originally published in “Graphic Forms: The Arts as Related to the Book”, Harvard University Press, 1949

image Design and the Play Instinct

Originally published in “Education of Vision”, 1965.

image A Selection of Quotes

Great quotes from various resources.

image Interview with a Portfolio Center Student

A witty interview conducted via fax.

image Suggested Readings

A list of books for further reading on art, philosphy, design and more.

image Type Talks interview

A conversation about type with Paul Rand and Mario Rampone.

image The Trademark as an Illustrative Device

Originally published in “Seven Designers Look At Trademark Design”, 1952.

image Advertisement: Ad Vivum or Ad Hominem?

By Paul and Ann Rand, originally published in a special issue if Daedalus: The Visual Arts Today, 1960.


Videos

image 1993- Steve Jobs interview about working with Paul Rand

Steve Jobs talks about what it was like working with Paul Rand on the NEXT logo.

image 1994- Steven Heller interviews Paul Rand

Filmed at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St Paul Minnesota, 1994.

image 1996- Conversations with Paul Rand

Filmed in 1996 by PM Films.

image 2006- John Stossel comments on Graphic Design

John Stossel from 20/20 comments on Graphic Design.

image 2007- Induction to the One Club Hall Of Fame

Paul Rand inducted to the One Club's Hall of Fame and tribute video by Imaginary Forces.

image 2008- Paul Rand Lecture Series

Steven Heller lectures on Paul Rand's book cover and jacket designs.


Events & Exhibitions

Resources 18th International Poster and Graphic Design Festival of Chaumont, Paul Rand at Les Silos

Exhibit showcasing Paul Rand's more prominent works.

Resources Catalog Covers of UCLA Extension: Masters of Graphic Design

An exhibit showcasing the covers of UCLA's Extension program, from 1990-2007.

Resources Paul Rand exhibit in Westport, CT

2 pictures of the invitation to the gallery opening in 1994 at the Westport Arts Center, Westport, CT

Resources The Graphic Art of Paul Rand

3 pictures of the invitation to the gallery opening in 1990 at the University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT,

Resources School of Visual Arts Masters Series: Paul Rand

Held at the School of Visual Arts Museum, New York, 1988



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