People’s Graphic Design Archive

Golf: Your Guide to the Carolinas and Beyond Feature Article on John Gamble

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:14:37 +0000

This framed newspaper feature highlights John Gamble, owner of Carolina Golf Manufacturing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Written by Ron Green Jr. for Golf: Your Guide to the Carolinas and Beyond, the article profiles Gamble as a long-standing golf club repair specialist and craftsman. The headline emphasizes his role not only in fixing equipment but also in restoring golfers’ confidence. The layout follows traditional regional sports journalism design, with a large serif headline, structured column layout, and a black-and-white photograph of Gamble working in his shop. The phrase “In Business 20 Years at Same Site” visually reinforces credibility and longevity.

As a graphic artifact, the piece reflects late twentieth-century print design conventions and demonstrates how local journalism functioned as a form of branding before the rise of digital marketing. Once framed and displayed, the article becomes part of Carolina Golf Manufacturing’s visual identity, serving as both documentation and endorsement of Gamble’s expertise within Charlotte’s golf community.

MY LITTLE LOVER “FANTASY” Cover Design

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:11:15 +0000

This is an album jacket designed by Kashiwa Sato in 2004, using red spray paint. This album was created under the concept of moving people's hearts.

This design was largely displayed in front of the ticket gates of Shibuya Station and on buildings' walls. This design might reflect his intention to deliver impression to as many people as possible.”

This design is simply understood and the red color leaves impact on viewers. The asymmetrical heart placed on the right side, instead of in the center, looks more human-like and natural.

Mr. Children “Shifuku no Oto” Album Cover

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:10:09 +0000

This album was released in 2004 and features cover art directed by Kashiwa Sato.

The songs on this album express appreciation for music and joy of being able to play again, as the vocalist Sakurai had recovered from his disease.

"Shifuku" has two meanings in Japanese: bliss and private clothes. This album conveys a massage of delivering blessed melodies with an undecorated mind.

Kashiwa expresses this massage using colorful crayons, which suggests purity and a sense of youth in the music. The handwritings are not perfect and sometimes fades or bleeds, which Mr. Children create melodies in a natural and imperfect mind.

Bojangles Logo 1977

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:01:02 +0000

Bojangles, one of the most popular fast food restaurants, was founded in Charlotte, NC, in 1977. The establishment is known for its cajun-seasoned fried chicken, biscuits, and fries.

Over the years, the brand logo has remained consistent, featuring red, playful letters, a curved structure, and a star above the J. The symbol embodies simplicity, hospitality, and the ambiance of a family establishment.

Vintage Charlotte Visitors Guide

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:05 +0000

Created and distributed sometime between 1988 - 1993, this Visitors Guide showcases a look into Charlotte, North Carolina during the early 90s. Showcasing hotels, restaurants, and a map with significant landmarks and street names.

The Charlotte Country Music Story

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:58:46 +0000

This book is the culmination of many months of research and planning directed by the Folklife Section of the North Carolina Arts Council in partnership with the Spirit Square Arts Center of Charlotte. It represents a novel collaboration between a state and a local cultural agency to recover a vital piece of North Carolina's cultural history.

Badmotorfinger-Soundgarden

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:56:59 +0000

Badmotorfinger is the third studio album by American rock band Soundgarden, released on October 8, 1991, through A&M Records.

Green Day, 21st Century Breakdown (Cover Design)

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:55:25 +0000

21st Century Breakdown is the eighth studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on May 15 2009. The album art was created by Chris Bilheimer the designer for many other Green Day album covers. The album cover features a couple embracing and was inspired by the works of Brooklyn street artist Sixten. The couple featured in the artwork are Christian and Gloria, fictional characters in the albums story. The image is based off a real couple photographed in Eskilstuna, Sweden.

Temple of the Dog album cover

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:54:37 +0000

Temple of the Dog is the only studio album by the American rock band Temple of the Dog, released on April 16, 1991, through A&M Records.

Ellen Time magazine cover

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:53:03 +0000

Time magazine cover where ellen comes out as gay.

Lynx Fur Coat Add

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:52:13 +0000

The “Dumb Animals” campaign by the anti-fur group Lynx was a landmark moment in socially engaged graphic design. Launched in 1984 in collaboration with art director Jeremy Pemberton, fashion photographer David Bailey and copywriter Alan Page, the iconic poster starkly juxtaposed a stylish woman dragging a fur coat with a trail of bright red “blood” and the blunt slogan, “It takes up to 40 dumb animals to make a fur coat. But only one to wear it.” This visual strategy directly accused the wearer of complicity in animal cruelty, going beyond traditional animal-rights messaging to shift public perception of fur from glamorous to morally questionable. The campaign’s professional, consumer-facing approach was unusual at the time and helped make anti-fur protest mainstream, demonstrating how bold imagery and typography can influence attitudes and spark debate. According to campaign founders, it persuaded many people to see fur as grotesque rather than desirable, showing the power of compelling graphic communication to reshape cultural values.

Vibe magazine

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:47:55 +0000

Missy Elliott blasts back onto the scene with her third album, the innovative and sexy Miss E…So Addictive. Marc Weingarten bonds with the reborn, self-aware woman in charge and discovers her new style of sexual healing.

Written By: Marc Weingarten

Música de Fondo

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:46:49 +0000

Zoé’s 2011 live album Música de Fondo is a Latin Grammy-winning MTV Unplugged session recorded in Mexico City that features polished acoustic versions of hits like "Soñé" and "Luna," guest vocals from Denise Gutiérrez, and the standout new track "Labios Rotos."

Colombia es energia

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:43:24 +0000

70 × 50 cm
OP Gráficas Ltda.

Reedición bilingüe: 1996
100 × 70 cm
Impresión offset
Cancillería de Colombia – Asuntos Culturales

Archivo: Libro Carteles y signos gráficos urbanos / Archivo particular D.V.

#MartaGranados #DiseñoColombiano #CartelColombiano #DiseñoGráfico #CartelesDeColombia #PatrimonioGráfico #DiseñoLatinoamericano #HistoriaDelDiseño #Cartelismo #OPGráficas

El pequeño viaje del Barón von Humboldt

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:41:25 +0000

Tipo: Libro / diario ilustrado
Edición: Primera edición, tiraje de 2.000 ejemplares
Diseño y diagramación: Benjamín Villegas & Asociados
Impresión: Litografía Arco, impresión offset
Lugar de impresión: Colombia
Patrocinio: Seguros Bolívar
Archivo particular: D.V.

Libro de artista en forma de diario ilustrado, en el que Enrique Grau registra un recorrido personal por el territorio colombiano, inspirado en la figura de Alexander von Humboldt y en la tradición de los viajeros científicos. La obra combina texto y dibujo como herramientas de observación y memoria.

Maxx Race Cards 1991

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:39:09 +0000

A Maxx Race Card set is a vintage NASCAR trading card collection that was popular in the 1980s and 90s.

The Maxx Race Cards 1991 edition featured 240 cards from the regular set, plus a 20 acrylic card set from the 1990 Winston at Charlotte, NC.

These vintage trading cards can be bought on collectable sites and E-bay.