Monday, October 20, 2014

Milton Glaser: A Non-Bread Baker but a Graphic Designer


  • Milton Glaser: Was the creator of the I <3 NY logo that we see everywhere around New York. It’s first off amazing to see the creator and to see how his design is so simple yet so renowned. Many of his designs is founded throughout New York too, having created designs for restaurants at the World Trade Center. His works are feature throughout New York. Milton Glaser is interesting to study because he has such a large impact on New York City.  

How has Milton Glaser impact the graphic design world?
Milton Glaser embodies American graphic design during the latter years of the century. He impacted the graphic design world with his formidable, creative and articulate designs, bringing depth of understanding and conceptual thinking to an international level. Also Co-founder of Push-Pin Studios which has exerted a powerful influence on the direction of the graphic design world.

  • Creator of I <3 NY Logo
  • Simple, Clear, Direct

  • 1954 co-founded Push-Pin studios
  • Influences:
    • Herbert Bayer- Brought European ideas to the U.S
    • George Salter- Glaser’s teacher
    • Lester Beall- Consistency, graphic rigor, intelligence
    • Paul Rand- Ongoing, universal, non stylistic value,
    • Joseph Baum- Client of Glasers’







Monday, October 6, 2014

Thursday, October 2, 2014

What Inspires Me Besides Bread

Life is full of inspiration. Each person gets inspired by different things from family to friends to places, anything can be inspiring. Spending a large portion of time on Youtube and Social Media I've come across many inspirational videos and photos that truly touched my heart. Below is a video I watched a few months ago where everyday civilians go and save the lives of others, putting their life at line. Watching these videos always makes me smile and think "yeah we are all human here and there will be someone to save us when we need it". I tear up every time I watch the video. Seeing people do great for others influences me to do great for others also. After I watch these kinds of videos I get so pumped and feel like heading out and saving people!


Another assortment of video are the ones on Youtube where they feed/help the homeless. Living in the City, it's impossible to miss the large population of homeless people on the streets and corners. Influenced by videos and the society/ community I live in, I feel obligated to do something. I have many things planned out for my future when I have the opportunity to do more and give more. Just by watching these sorts of videos, they have inspired me to give back and to actually realize all the things I have. Even the smallest things can make others happy. I know that sounds cheesy but honestly it is true. These videos remain a constant reminder to me that everyone is human and everyone can give and help others. Life is tough but there are people around who have it tougher. Knowing this, it inspires me to do better and to accept the opportunities I am given in life. In addition to thinking about ways to give back. Every human being can do great as long as we try!


Also bread. Bread is always inspiring. All the shapes and colors and bread. Bread is bread. You can never go wrong with bread. Bread!