Graphic Design Theory by Helen Armstrong

Readings from the Field

An accessible anthology that charts the evolution of graphic design discourse from modernism to the networked digital present, collecting seminal essays and manifestos from influential practitioners and theorists. Organized chronologically, it frames each text with concise introductions that connect historical movements to contemporary practice, highlighting debates around authorship, form versus function, branding, social responsibility, and interactivity. Aimed at students and professionals, it bridges theory and practice to show how ideas shape methods, media, and ethics in visual communication.