David Stagg

Links Nov 6, 2020

1972 U.S. Election Graphics from CBS News

Designers love trying to emulate classic graphics but almost nothing comes close to the real thing.

1972 U.S. election, CBS News

The graphic identity of CBS’s coverage of the 1972 U.S. election campaign may be the original application of Aki Lines, or at least an early use by its designer, Akihiko Seki. The iconic multiline typeface is probably best known for its use in the original Microsoft logo. Whil...