Having a nostalgic moment today looking at some of my really early graphic design work. I found this example which could well be the very first paid identity job that I did. Loving its retro look now and remembering how contemporary it felt when first created! Noticed the date on the envelope and it’s the first of April - April fools - ha ha.

I am really happy to find this example of early work and see that consideration was made with the stock - a kind of semitransparent paper, the colour of the paper for the letterhead and envelopes to match. All done with a single colour no doubt to bring costs down.

So often we are tempted to throw things out and keep only digital records but it was a wonderful whiff of nostalgia to see and touch this old relic.

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) have reached out to their community of graphic designers to come up with posters to encourage the public to get out and vote. Their designers have answered the call with big names like Milton Glasser - who designed the iconic I HEART NY logo in the 1970's, to Paula Scher who is known for her identity and wayfinding graphics.

Over 100 designers have already contributed to the campaign, and all AIGA members are eligible to participate. The posters are all available to download from the organisation's website.

Each measures 11 by 17 inches, in A3 vertical format, so they can be easily printed out. The AIGA hopes that they will be displayed in public locations such as small businesses, workplaces and schools, particularly in areas with historically low voter turnouts.

Design has had a long history with social change and political influence. Here is yet another example of the power of design to move people and motivate change in behaviour.

Kevin Garrison's Power and Liberty to All poster

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