In this volume, Jens Müller traces 130 years of graphic design, designers, and developments from the late 19th century through the economic boom after World War II until today. Year-by-year spreads are combined with in-depth features on dozens of

landmark projects and industry-leader profiles.

A Visual History of Graphic Design

A comprehensive look at hundreds of graphic works

Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design—with its vivid, neat

synthesis of image and idea—has distilled the spirit of each age.

Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society’s cultural aspirations and values.

With his sweeping knowledge of the field, author Jens Müller curates the standout designs for each year, a running sequence of design milestones. This collection of important graphic works represents a long-overdue reflection on the development of a creative field constantly changing and challenging itself. These key pieces act as coordinates through contemporary history, helping us trace the sheer influence of graphic design on our daily lives.

The author

Jens Müller was born in Koblenz, Germany, in 1982 and studied graphic design. Recipient of numerous national and international design awards, Müller is creative director of Vista design studio in Düsseldorf, editor of the A5 book series on graphic design history, and author of Logo Modernism. He is professor of corporate design at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

The editor

Julius Wiedemann studied graphic design and marketing and was an art editor for newspapers and design magazines in Tokyo before joining TASCHEN in 2001. His titles include the Illustration Now! and Record Covers series, as well as the infographics collection and books about advertising and visual culture.

The History of Graphic Design. 40th Ed.

Jens Müller, Julius Wiedemann

Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.41 kg, 512 pages

ISBN 978-3-8365-8806-5

Multilingual Edition: English, French, German

在这一卷中，延斯·穆勒（Jens Müller）从19世纪末到二战后的经济繁荣期，直到今天，追溯了130年的平面设计、设计师和发展。内容逐年展示，与几十个标志性项目的深度专题和行业领袖的简介相结合。

全面审视了数以百计的平面作品

经过动荡的岁月，平面设计精致生动地结合了图像和理念，提炼出每个时代的精神。从简约的包装到多彩的广告，从智能的环境平面到精致简洁的用户界面，平面设计无处不在，不仅要传递信息，还要反映社会的文化愿望和价值观。

作者延斯·穆勒（Jens Müller）凭借其在该领域的渊博知识，每年都会评选出一系列杰出的设计作品。平面设计是一个不断变化和挑战自己的创意领域，这本重要的平面设计作品集对这一领域发展进行了期待已久的反思。这些重要作品是穿越当代历史的坐标，帮助我们追溯平面设计对日常生活的巨大影响。

平面设计史

延斯·穆勒，朱利叶斯·维德曼

精装，15.6 x 21.7厘米，1.41公斤，512页

ISBN 978-3-8365-8806-5

语言版本：英语、法语、德语