🌟 UK design through the decades

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​ Hey there, creators! 👋 I'm Alex, your guide from Mighty Deals, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you here with us! Welcome to White Space, our design newsletter packed with the latest trends, handy tips, and fantastic resources to ignite your creative passion. Gear up for a journey filled with inspiration and artistic growth. If this email was forwarded to you, click here to subscribe so you never miss another White Space newsletter (along with exclusive deals on design bundles, fonts, and graphics)! Happy designing! In today's issue: UK Design through the Decades: The Most Iconic Eras of British Design 5 Tips to Design Your First Brand Calendar Let's dive in, shall we? TRIVIA QUESTION Why are leap years added to the Gregorian calendar? Scroll down for the answer... DESIGN HISTORY UK Design through the Decades: The Most Iconic Eras of British Design From post-war modernist movements to the digital revolution, let's dive into the rich history of design in the United Kingdom. 🚀 Post War to Post Punk 1950-1979 In the 1950s, the Festival of Britain marked a fresh vision for design, and figures like Alan Fletcher ignited the graphic design scene. The duo of Jock Kinneir and Margaret Calvert modernized road signs, shaping global infrastructure design. The 1960s brought a psychedelic explosion of color and rebellion. The British punk movement revolutionized graphic design, delivering messages that resonated globally. 🎉 Thatcherism to the Web 1980-1995 The '80s saw the rise of The Face, a style beacon under Neville Brody's direction. Over the next two decades, The Face influenced editorial design worldwide. Fashion, pop culture, and bands in the late '80s continued the revolution. Artists like Peter Saville, Malcolm Garrett, and Barney Bubbles shaped the '80s aesthetic. 💻 The Digital Revolution 1995-Present The early digital design revolution reinstated Britain as a global design leader. Design studios like FUEL, Why Not Associates, and Tomato merged art and design. ​The Designers Republic (tDR) stood out and took graphic design into the realms of music, style, and fashion. Go Deeper: ​Iconic Eras of UK Design - Creative Bloq​ ​Peter Saville: The UK's Most Famous Graphic Designer - The Guardian​ ​The 15 Best UK Graphic Design Blogs - Feedspot​ ​Old vs New: How the Greats of Graphic Design Influence Our Work - Gov.UK​ "You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." — Mark Twain WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 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Avoid clutter – less is more! 4) Select a Functional Date Display Consider a unique, functional display to express your originality. Ensure it's attractive, readable, and practical. 5) Promoting Your Calendar Calendars serve as practical gifts for clients and stakeholders, keeping your brand top-of-mind all year. Add notes about your company's events, sales, and offers to keep your audience informed. Go Deeper: ​How to Make Awesome and Unique Calendar Designs - Design Bro​ ​Calendar Design Inspiration and Tips - Design Your Way​ ​Our Tips for Designing a Calendar - James Litho​ ​How to Design Your Own Calendar Online in Minutes - Shutterstock​ ​ MIGHTY DEALS Hottest Deals & Steals Scheduling by WorkHub Was $54 | Now $19 Get the Deal Vivid Collection by Julia Dreams Shop Was $299 | Now $12 Get the Deal 2,800 Brushes, Add-Ons and Graphic Elements by Pixelbuddha Studio Was $233 | Now $9 Get the Deal Create Everything You Need with Drawtify Designer by Drawtify, Inc. Was $49.99 | Now $17 Get the Deal MEME OF THE WEEK ​ TRIVIA ANSWER Leap years are added to the Gregorian calendar because a year is not exactly 365.25 days long but approximately 365.2422 days. Without leap years, the calendar would gradually fall out of sync with the solar year. Leap years are inserted every 4 years, except for years that are divisible by 100 but not by 400. Go Deeper: The Science of Leap Year​ A GIFT FROM MIGHTY DEALS Weekly Freebie To thank our readers for making it to the end, we want to give you a little gift. Get our WEEKLY FREEBIE by clicking this link. Feel free to share your creations by tagging us @alexfrommightydeals *Most freebies come with a personal use license* I hope you enjoyed my newsletter this week. If you have suggestions, feel free to reply to this email or send me a line at alex@mightydeals.com. ​ If you liked this email, share with your friends, co-workers, or clients and spread the design love! 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