World War 2 Poster Nostalgia
Posted by derekbender | Filed under Design, Random, Typography
Today I came upon a site that serves as a database/repository for old World War II-era propaganda/war effort posters.
The Government and Geographic Information and Data Services Department at Northwestern University Library has a comprehensive collection of over 300 posters issued by U.S. Federal agencies from the onset of war through 1945.
Its really interesting to check out older design and think about all the iconic images the designers of that time gave us. The typography, colors and illustrations used on those posters are synonymous with the World War II-era and today this same style of design is still around in band posters, t-shirts and even major brand advertising. I guess what I’m trying to say is good design will always stand the test of time.
The full database of the the WW2 posters can be found at World War II Poster Collection from Northwestern University Library.
Tags: Design, nostalgia, posters, Typography, ww2
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