There's a certain magic in vintage poster design (opens in new tab); underterred by a lack of technology, art directors and graphic designers allowed their creativity to reign supreme. From bold colours to collage-inspired illustrations, the style of these print designs is undoubtedly inspiring in our digital age.
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This year sees Air New Zealand (opens in new tab) celebrate its 75th birthday – and to celebrate, the company has dug out some of its best poster designs. The posters provide a history of the developments in aviation, as they move from advertising solent flying boats (which flew a maximum of 36 lucky passengers at a time) to modern 737s.
The vibrant Technicolor design and vintage uniforms provide an interesting contrast with modern advertisement methods – a clear reflection of how things have changed in the last 75 years.
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