Ten Movements.
One Archive.

1919–1933

Bauhaus

Bauhaus was a German art school that combined fine arts with crafts and functional design. Founded by Walter …

Geometric abstraction and primary colours Integration of fine art and industrial craft Typography as visual form

7 boards Explore

1950s–1970s

Swiss Grid

The International Typographic Style, commonly known as Swiss Design, emerged from Switzerland and Germany in …

Mathematical grid systems Helvetica and sans-serif type dominance Asymmetric but balanced layouts

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1950s–present

Brutalist

Brutalism in design is raw, unapologetic, and deliberately confrontational. Borrowed from the architectural m…

Raw, unpolished visual language Heavy borders and harsh colour contrast Exposed structural elements

9 boards Explore

1960s–present

Minimalism

Minimalism strips design down to its essential elements, eliminating anything that does not serve a clear pur…

Abundant negative (white) space Monochromatic or very limited palette Clean, geometric typefaces

33 boards Explore

1890–1910

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau swept across Europe at the turn of the twentieth century, drawing inspiration from natural forms,…

Flowing, organic, vine-like curves Botanical and natural motifs Asymmetric, dynamic compositions

5 boards Explore

1950s–present

Editorial Design

Editorial design governs how content is structured, paced, and presented across magazines, books, and digital…

Strong typographic hierarchy Deliberate use of visual rhythm and pacing Full-bleed photography and white space interplay

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1990s–present

Web Design

Web design has evolved from static HTML pages to responsive, interactive, immersive experiences in just three…

Responsive, device-agnostic layouts Interactive and animated elements Accessibility and usability as first principles

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1880s–present

Poster Design

The poster is one of the oldest and most democratic forms of visual communication. From nineteenth-century li…

Single, immediate visual hook Hierarchy readable at a glance Bold colour and high contrast

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1450s–present

Typography

Typography is the oldest and most fundamental tool in a designer's arsenal — it predates the printing press. …

Type as the primary visual and communicative element Mastery of spacing: kerning, leading, tracking Typeface personality matched to message

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1950s–present

Branding

Branding design creates the visual and emotional identity of organisations, products, and ideas. It encompass…

Distinctive, scalable logomark Cohesive colour and typeface system Consistent cross-channel visual language

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