A timeline of innovation

Michael Buckingham — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:32:56 +0000

What do the Joyce Meyer Ministry, .85 cent gas and Sex billboards have in common? They are all part of the 25 Years of Life, Innovation, and the Church time line which gives us a nice snapshot and highlights of the last 25 years. While it’s by no means a complete time line…it does give a nice reference. It also reminds me that while it sometimes feels as if we, as the church, are spinning our wheels, we are in fact making progress.

I also like what wasn’t shown…the next 25 years. It stirs me up to think of what is ahead, it is exciting to consider the ways God will stretch all of us. I’m not sure who is responsible for the time line, but thank you for reminding me that there is much ahead!

From caves to computers : a history of design

Michael Buckingham — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:33:43 +0000

Many think of graphic design to be something belonging to recent history, birthed by big brands. Graphic design, or visual communication, has in fact existed for thousands of years.

The History of Visual Communication gives a brilliant visual history of the birth and rise of graphic design used to communicate ideas, tell stories and as we know it now to compel people to act. Seeing the depth of history I am reminded of the important role design should play as we communicate the gospel and I agree with the statement on the site:

I am very proud of my heritage as a graphic designer. I know that I come from a long line of remarkable individuals from the scribes of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to the medieval book makers, from the likes of Aldus Manutius to the constructivist El Lisitzky. They are my friends and colleagues.

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A timeline of innovation

From caves to computers : a history of design