Meggs’ History of Graphic Design

This book is for design students and pros who want to use old secrets to make their new work better.

To be a great designer, you must know the roots of your craft. This book is the industry’s main guide for a reason. It does not just list dry dates; it looks at the “why” behind the art.
It uses over 1,400 high-quality images to show how tools and big ideas changed the way we talk to each other.

It brings in diverse voices and explains the social heat behind the work. You will see how different cultures, from African writing to modern protest posters, helped build the world we see.
It moves from the very first alphabets to the complex digital screens of today.

After reading and looking through this, you will have a full map of design in your head. You will stop just “making things look good” and start using history to make your work stronger..

It is for pros who want to use old art secrets to make their new work look great.