Graphic Design History - Assembled by Professor Nancy Stock-Allen, this series of essays approaches the subject by topic rather than as a timeline.
Design and Social Impact - Based on a summit of the same name, this white paper from the Smithsonian Institution includes a timeline of social design, an overview of the different models in the field, and more.
AIGA: Graphic Design Theory - This AIGA article on the theory of graphic design is an essential read for anyone looking to delve into the concepts behind graphic design.
Design Observer - These articles written by Steven Heller cover a broad range of topics, including interviews.
The Design Museum - This website presents information on key designs, concepts, and designers. Use the menu to explore past exhibits, learn about design and designers, and more.
Cooper Hewitt - This collection - from ancient Egyptian ceramics and textiles to contemporary 3D-printed objects and digital code - tells diverse stories about the importance of design and its power to change the world.
Graphic Design Archive - The Graphic Design Archive (GDA) documents and preserves the work of significant American graphic designers active from the 1920s-1960s, as well as select contemporary designers working in the modernist traditions.
The Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History essays, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provide an overview of the various styles and designers of the time, illustrated with objects from the Museum's collection.
Design, 1900 - 1925
Design, 1925 - 1950
Design, 1950 - 1975
Design, 1975 - 2000
Understanding Typography - This in-depth overview of the design of type provides an excellent starting point or refresher of the technical components of typography.
Typography Design: Glossary - This overview of the elements of typography also includes a detailed list of typographic terms and their definitions, along with illustrations of principles.
Typographica - This site reviews books related to typography and design, provides recommended reading lists, and features popular downloadable fonts.
