Learning Graphic Design Styles — Part 2
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2 min readAug 12, 2019
American Kitsch Style Graphic Design:
- contrasting imagery and fonts
- bold, vibrant colours
- aerodynamic shapes
- people in dramatic poses
Late Modern Style Graphic Design:
- distorted geometric shapes
- informal structural layout
- plain, simple, non decorative type
Swiss/International Style Graphic Design:
- use of negative space
- very ‘clean’ and simple
- sans serif fonts favoured
- asymmetrical layouts
Psychedelic Style Graphic Design:
- influenced by the prevalence of hallucinatory drugs
- featuring abstract swirls of intense color
- curvilinear calligraphy reminiscent of Art Nouveau.
- intense optical colour vibration
Post-Modern Style Graphic Design:
- collage like illustrations
- overlapping elements
- impulsive and playful
- tilted axis
Grunge Style Graphic Design:
- Dirty textures and background images
- irregular lines and frames
- coffee rings, spilled out liquids and dirty stains
- torn paper and dirty edges
- hand-written elements
Flat Style Graphic Design:
- minimalist
- no depth
- neutral tones
- straight lines
- use of negative space
