People’s Graphic Design Archive

The iconic, brightly coloured "Camden Lock" lettering painted across the railway bridge in London was designed and hand-painted in 1989 by British street artist John Bulley. Commissioned by the market's operators, Bulley created a distinctive typeface and vibrant colour scheme that reflected Camden's bold, independent, and alternative spirit. The striking design quickly becam...

This striking 1960s advertisement for British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) showcases the British-built VC10, one of the most distinctive jet airliners of its era. The photograph emphasises the aircraft's elegant and instantly recognisable design, with its four rear-mounted engines and imposing T-tail captured in a dynamic perspective.

Designed for long-range rout...

The Times Square Alliance, in partnership with the West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. presented Kyu Seok Oh’s installation, Counting Sheep. Counting Sheep was on display in Times Square from March 1 – 7, 2011 on the northern end of Broadway Plaza between 45th and 46th Streets. Spanning 36 feet long and 12 feet wide, the installation was comprised of 24 uniquely made paper sheep sculp...

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The CND symbol is one of the most recognisable symbols in the world. In Britain it is closely associated with nuclear disarmament and, in particular, with the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND). Internationally, however, it is more widely known as the universal peace symbol.

The symbol was designed in 1958 by Gerald Holtom, a professional artist and designer who had...