thefreedictionary.com - Paul Rand (1914)

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Rand was an American graphic designer who created some of the most recognizable corporate logos in recent history, including logos for IBM, UPS, Westinghouse, and ABC. After studying at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League in New York, Rand built his reputation in the magazine industry before becoming a highly sought-after logo designer. In 1972, he created IBM's iconic, striped logo, a prime example of his simple yet powerful style. Of what art movement was Rand an outspoken critic?
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  1. graphic
    written or drawn or engraved
    Rand was an American graphic designer who created some of the most recognizable corporate logos in recent history, including logos for IBM, UPS, Westinghouse, and ABC.
  2. designer
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
    Rand was an American graphic designer who created some of the most recognizable corporate logos in recent history, including logos for IBM, UPS, Westinghouse, and ABC.
  3. create
    bring into existence
    Rand was an American graphic designer who created some of the most recognizable corporate logos in recent history, including logos for IBM, UPS, Westinghouse, and ABC.
  4. some
    quantifier
    Rand was an American graphic designer who created some of the most recognizable corporate logos in recent history, including logos for IBM, UPS, Westinghouse, and ABC.
  5. corporate
    of or belonging to a business firm
    Rand was an American graphic designer who created some of the most recognizable corporate logos in recent history, including logos for IBM, UPS, Westinghouse, and ABC.
  6. recent
    of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
    Rand was an American graphic designer who created some of the most recognizable corporate logos in recent history, including logos for IBM, UPS, Westinghouse, and ABC.
  7. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    Rand was an American graphic designer who created some of the most recognizable corporate logos in recent history, including logos for IBM, UPS, Westinghouse, and ABC.
  8. institute
    set up or lay the groundwork for
    After studying at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League in New York, Rand built his reputation in the magazine industry before becoming a highly sought-after logo designer.
  9. league
    an association of states or individuals for common action
    After studying at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League in New York, Rand built his reputation in the magazine industry before becoming a highly sought-after logo designer.
  10. reputation
    the general estimation that the public has for a person
    After studying at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League in New York, Rand built his reputation in the magazine industry before becoming a highly sought-after logo designer.
  11. industry
    the action of making of goods and services for sale
    After studying at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League in New York, Rand built his reputation in the magazine industry before becoming a highly sought-after logo designer.
  12. highly
    to a great degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
    After studying at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League in New York, Rand built his reputation in the magazine industry before becoming a highly sought-after logo designer.
  13. logo
    a company emblem or device
    After studying at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League in New York, Rand built his reputation in the magazine industry before becoming a highly sought-after logo designer.
  14. iconic
    relating to a symbolic figure
    In 1972, he created IBM's iconic, striped logo, a prime example of his simple yet powerful style.
  15. prime
    of or relating to the first or originating agent
    In 1972, he created IBM's iconic, striped logo, a prime example of his simple yet powerful style.
  16. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    In 1972, he created IBM's iconic, striped logo, a prime example of his simple yet powerful style.
  17. simple
    having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
    In 1972, he created IBM's iconic, striped logo, a prime example of his simple yet powerful style.
  18. style
    how something is done or how it happens
    In 1972, he created IBM's iconic, striped logo, a prime example of his simple yet powerful style.
  19. outspoken
    given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
    Of what art movement was Rand an outspoken critic?
  20. critic
    a person engaged in the analysis and interpretation of art
    Of what art movement was Rand an outspoken critic?
Created on Fri Aug 15 07:14:47 EDT 2014

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