Steven Kovar - Interactive Designer

Chicago Design Archive

May 29, 2009

This site has been around for years, but I remember what a valuable resource the Chicago Design Archive site was for me when I first moved to Chicago. It was a great way to get acquainted with Chicago’s design legacy. The site covers most areas of graphic design, including; identity, print, advertising, packaging and environmental design.

Unfortunately there are some gaps in information about particular items, such as the date it was created, but the collection is visually stunning and gives a great overview of Chicago design and the Midwest aesthetic. Since I moved to Germany, I’ve been revisiting the gallery to compare and contrast what was happening in the Midwest with the European design aesthetic.

Visit the site: www.chicagodesignarchive.org

Designer: Paul, Arthur, Client: Playboy, Date: 1960, Subject: Magazine Spread

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