It might be a sense of nostalgia or memory of a better time, but to me, vintage graphics are a great learning tool. Modern design had to come from somewhere right? So today, I’m sharing with you 10 examples of (still) cool vintage design. Feel free to add examples in the comment section if you have them. Enjoy!
01 // Magazine Ad – Scout (USA)
1961 Magazine Advertisement. “Meet the Scout: a whole new idea in low-cost transportation”. International Harvester Company.
02 // Space Art
Bohn Aluminum & Brass, 1947.
03 // Colossal Cocktails
“Back of an old matchbook purchased on eBay, of course. Would make a great party invite.”
04 // Diabolical Appliance Mavens
“Life magazine”, March 9th, 1953.
05 // 1960’s Advertising – Packaging – Superga (Italy)
1969 Packaging. “Superga”, Advertising Office: Unimark International. Torino, Italy
06 // 1960’s Advertising – Magazine Ad – Film special (Italy)
1969 Magazine Advertisement. “Film Special: bimestrale sui problemi della comunicazione audiovisia”. Advertising Office: Studio S & F Cappellato. Milano, Italy
07 // TV Ad
A retro-poster from 70s.
08 // Graphis Annual – 1965/66
“Ad for a printers by Karl Gerstner. This series of ads changed over the years it was used by simply changing the colour of each plate and the order in which they overprinted.”
09 // Archigraphia
Olympic Pictogram designed by Otl Aicher in 70s.
10 // Vintage Logos Collection
Collection of vintage logos from a mid-70’s edition of the book World of Logotypes.
Love your posts Steve!
My fav is #3 … the name alone is wonderful, “Colossal Cocktails” – but the design makes me thirsty.
This is one of my favorites. http://www.legendsofamerica.com/photos-RMGS-product/Indian%20Motorcycle.jpg
nice collection and great patterns in no 5/6!