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Incomplet Design History

The nature of history is that it is never “complete”, new information is gained every day that changes our understanding an interpretations of history. The mission of Incomplete Design History is to explore areas of graphic design history that are overlooked or ignored; to expand our knowledge in the field and to include all sides of the story. Incomplete design history seeks to be inclusive, inclusive not only of people but of ideas and technologies that advance the field of graphic design. History

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00:29:04

The Mimeo Revolution

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/11/13

This episode examines the often-overlooked role of the mimeograph in the intertwined histories of print technology, graphic design, and social change. Emerging in the late nineteenth century through the innovations of Thomas Edison and Albert Blake Dick, the mimeograph offered an accessible, low-cost means of reproducing text and images—long before the advent of xerography or digital printing. Its simplicity and affordability placed the power of print into the hands of schools, churches, offices,

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00:26:48

Medieval Heraldry

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/11/06

Medieval heraldry, originally developed in 12th-century Europe, functioned as a complex system of visual identity. Initially created to distinguish individuals—particularly nobility—on the battlefield and in tournaments, heraldry evolved into a hereditary and legally significant tradition. These emblems, comprised of tinctures (colors), charges (symbols), and shield shapes, became early forerunners of modern branding and identity design. Although inspired by earlier forms such as seals and standards

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00:18:29

Cuban Posters

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/10/30

Cuban graphic design emerges as a vibrant and politically charged art form, reflecting the resilience and creativity of designers amidst challenging circumstances. Through a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of Cuban posters, this research illuminates the innovative techniques, visual languages, and ideological foundations that characterize the era’s influence on graphic design. The study not only sheds light on the intricate interplay of art, politics, and culture in Cuba but also highlights

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00:30:35

Underground Newspapers

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/10/23

Underground newspapers of the 1960s and ’70s were central to the New Left and broader countercultural movements, serving as both platforms for dissent and vehicles of radical visual experimentation. Often dismissed by mainstream journalism due to their limited circulation, lack of professionalism, and overt bias, these publications were nonetheless vital expressions of political, social, and aesthetic resistance. Historian Bob Ostertag emphasizes the near inseparability of social movements and their

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00:24:55

Drummer Magazine

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/10/16

In the aftermath of the Stonewall riots and amidst widespread societal hostility toward LGBTQ+ individuals, Drummer magazine emerged in 1975 as a bold act of resistance and cultural affirmation. Founded by John Embry and originally launched as a newsletter for the Homophile Effort for Legal Protection (H.E.L.P.), Drummer became a groundbreaking publication for gay men involved in leather and BDSM subcultures. Embry, joined by key figures like Jeanne Barney and later Jack Fritscher, used the magazine

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00:19:06

Willi Smith & WilliWear

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/10/09

Willi Smith (1948–1987) was a trailblazing Black fashion designer celebrated for redefining casual fashion through his visionary "Street Couture." Born in Philadelphia, Smith showed early artistic promise, working as an illustrator and studying at the Philadelphia Museum of College Art. He attended Parsons School of Design on scholarships and apprenticed with Arnold Scaasi before working for brands like Talbott and Digits, where he gained industry recognition. In 1976, Smith co-founded WilliWear

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00:21:02

Women In Magazines

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/10/02

This podcast episode delves into the critical role women have played in shaping the magazine industry through design, editorial leadership, and cultural influence. While season one spotlighted individual designers, this episode zooms out to explore the broader impact women have had on magazine evolution—from early European publications to today’s digital formats. It traces how magazines shifted from reinforcing traditional gender roles to becoming empowering platforms, thanks to figures like Sarah

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00:38:12

Prostitutes, Penitents, Printers (guest host - Ela...

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/09/25

Between 1557 and 1561, a group of women at the convent Santa Maria Maddalena alla Giudecca, known as The Convertite on Giudecca island in Venice ran one of the earliest female operated printing presses in early modern Europe. Unlike other women printers of the time – often widows inheriting their husbands’ shops – these women worked collectively from within an enclosed convent. They were not noblewomen or scholars, but former sex workers, concubines and social outcasts, admitted to the convent

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00:26:17

Kustom Kulture

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/09/18

Kustom Kulture is the name for a subcultural movement from the 1950s and 60s in America. This movement included souping up cars to create hot rods and customizing cars into unique one-of-a-kind creations. These custom cars were an identity for the, usually, men that drove them. This movement has been called a distinctly masculine movement and is said to have died out when Detroit car manufacturers started appropriating elements from both rods and customs into mainstream-designed cars. Yet this

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00:22:24

Jackie Ormes

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/09/11

Jackie Ormes, an African-American cartoonist from Pennsylvania, was born on August 1st, 1911. Her father, William Winfield Jackson, owned and operated a printing business, and her mother, Mary Brown Jackson, was a homemaker. As a teenager, Jackie published her first comics in her school’s yearbook as Monongahela High School’s Yearbook arts editor. After graduating, she worked as a proofreader for the Pittsburgh Courier, an African American newspaper. This is also where she starts her first comic

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00:20:58

Tove Jansson

Incomplet Design History ·

2025/09/04

Tove Jansson (1914–2001) was a pioneering Finnish artist whose multifaceted career spanned painting, illustration, cartooning, and literature. Best known internationally for her creation of the Moomins, whimsical troll-like characters who first appeared in books and later in globally syndicated comic strips, Jansson’s legacy bridges the divide between “high” fine art and “low” commercial illustration. Born into an artistic family, Jansson was deeply influenced by her mother, a prolific illustrator

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01:19:50

Halloween Special! Part 1

Incomplet Design History ·

2024/11/14

REFERENCESTucker, I. (Ed.)(2018). FF DOT: The pixel art of final fantasy. Dark Horse Books. Hendrix, G. (2017). Paperbacks from hell: The twisted history of ‘70s and ‘80s horror fiction. Quirk Books.Chatziioannou, A. (2023). From ants to zombies: Six decades of video game horror. Bitmap Books.Gianni, G. (2017). Gary gianni’s monstermen and other scary stories. Dark Horse Books.Kochman, C. (Ed.)(2012). Mars attacks. Abrams ComicArts.Vallejo, D. (2000). The art of rowena. Paper Tiger.Voger, M. (2015)

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00:25:59

Brummett Echohawk

Incomplet Design History ·

2024/11/07

Brummett Echohawk was a war hero, an artist, a writer, and a public speaker, and he was also a member of the Pawnee tribe, born in Oklahoma in 1922. Though he is well known for his contributions to the art world, he is less known for his contributions to the history of illustration and commercial art, he turned to these outlets throughout his life to successfully augment his income. Brummett Echohawk considered himself a historical or classical artist, rather than an “Indian” artist, though his work

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00:18:28

Prehistoric Cave Paintings

Incomplet Design History ·

2024/10/31

REFERENCESWhite, R. (2003). Prehistoric Art: The Symbolic Journey of Humankind. Harry N. Abrams Inc. Clottes, J. (2008). Cave Art. Phaidon Press Limited. 9780714845920Neumayer, E. (1983). Prehistoric Indian Rock Paintings. Oxford University Press. 9780195613872Ruspoli, M. (1987). The Cave of Lascaux: The Final Photographs. Harry N. Abrams Inc. 0810912678Myron, R. (1964). Prehistoric Art. Pitman Publishing Corporation. 0273438611Stokstad, M., & Cothren M. W. (2011). Art History: Ancient Art (4th

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00:18:07

Art Nouveau

Incomplet Design History ·

2024/10/24

Art Nouveau was a stylistic movement in the late nineteenth century characterized by highly ornate and decorated designs. Inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, Celtic manuscripts, The Arts and Crafts Movement, and the development of the lithograph, Art Nouveau, or New Art, was applied to everything from architecture to biscuit tins.Though widely applied, posters that make up a great part of Art Nouveau history.The development of lithography meant posters could be large illustrations filled with

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00:27:24

Capcom Art and Fighting Games

Incomplet Design History ·

2024/10/17

Capcom, a Japan-based maker of successful game properties, made a tremendous impact on the business of video games world wide, and helped usher in the current boom in Japanese-based visual media like manga and anime as much as fellow cultural exports like Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Speed Racer, and the Dragon Ball series. The art team behind the bulk of Capcom’s fighting game imagery began in the late 80s and lasted until the early 2000s. The team’s story includes an eccentric artist remembered almost as

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00:12:12

Geometric Islamic Art

Incomplet Design History ·

2024/10/10

TIMELINE* A broad timeline spanning centuries is used to account for imprecise dates in the Ottoman Empire from multiple sources.14th Century (1300s): The beginning of the Ottoman Empire. This period marks the initial blending of Islamic art with Byzantine and Persian styles, forming the basis for the unique Ottoman artistic and traditional geometric elements appearing as a symbol of Islamic art.15th Century (1400s): Further development of the Ottoman style, with increased prominence in mosques and

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00:19:32

Illustration & Toys

Incomplet Design History ·

2024/10/03

REFERENCESWitwer, M. & Newman, K., Peterson, J., Witwer, S. (2018). Dungeons & Dragons: Art & Arcana, A Visual History. Ten Speed Press.Seeley, S. & Seeley, T. (2015). The Art of He-Man and The Masters of The Universe. Dark Horse Books.Forster, B. & Sorenson, J. (2019). Transformers Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging. IDW Publishing.Farago, A. (2014). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History. Insight editions.Heller, S. & Mungia, R. (2021). SF20: Toys: 100 years of

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00:43:25

Treasure Planet

Incomplet Design History ·

2024/09/26

Bio/ Background (intro)Directors: Ron Clements and John Musker Intro (below)Topic 1 IntroductionTo my surprise, a number of people have never seen or heard of the movie “Treasure Planet.” In this classic retelling of “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson, the narrative was turned into an intergalactic adventure complete with cyborgs, space travel, and, of course, treasure. Disney’s “Treasure Planet” was one of two experimental movies in the year 2002. “Treasure Planet,” however, is notorious

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00:26:36

Lynd Ward

Incomplet Design History ·

2024/09/19

Lynd Ward hits all my favorite aspects of the mercurial world of art and design. Here is the son of a leader of the Methodist Church whose work unabashedly depicts the underside of the Depression Era city and the undead creatures of gothic horror (often in the buff). His work embodies the height of graphic narrative and the depth of pulp chunkiness. The elite halls of the gallery and chummy confines of the childrens’ library nook. Comfortable with brush or knife, his work carries an expressionistic

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