Not that the traditional format of the political banner, poster, placard or slogan garment has become irrelevant. Far from it, says Roberts: “They are still relevant and powerful.

El Voto! La Diferencia..! The Vote! The Difference…! Artist Unknown Offset, 1982 El Salvador. Photo courtesy of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. “Nobody’s free until everybody ...

Many graphics are being used for tasks they’re not designed for. Let's break down how to see when they’re doing their job well—and when they aren’t.

Politics is not for the faint of heart. There’s mudslinging. Grandstanding. And your candidate’s message needs to cut through it all to connect with voters. That’s where a memorable visual ...

This weekend, the Center for the Study of Political Graphics shares a selection of 75 posters from its archive of more than 90,000 images, which addresses the issue of police violence over the ...

Political gaffes or so common they could be their own subgenre. A slip of the tongue or a mispronounced word can create its own news cycle and doom a campaign. But such errors aren’t limited to ...

For political candidates, from city hall hopefuls to Capitol Hill contenders, the logo has been the linchpin in campaigns for decades. That remained true during the 2018 midterms.

These six graphics illustrate the presidential election Joe Biden captured record number of popular votes amid highest voter turnout in 40 years ...

Shepard Fairey and Robbie Conal, who have kicked up a storm with their political posters, discuss using design to send a message. Plus, the Gamble House turns 100, a conversation with director Ted ...

How Politics Has Pulled the Country in Different Directions The 2020 election results are just the latest indicator of how Americans have been drifting apart for decades Published Nov. 10, 2020 at ...

Political graphics are specifically made to be easy to read. Powerful, artistic and dynamic, the symbols and messages elevate ideas and pass on knowledge of the struggles that are often hidden ...