History of Milton Glaser in Timeline

Milton Glaser was a highly influential American graphic designer, celebrated for his iconic and widely recognized designs. Among his most notable works are the I Love New York logo, a memorable 1966 poster of Bob Dylan, and logos for prominent entities such as DC Comics, Stony Brook University, and Brooklyn Brewery. He also contributed his graphic design skills to the introduction of the Olivetti Valentine typewriter in 1969, further solidifying his impact on the design world.

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June 26, 1929: Milton Glaser's Birth

On June 26, 1929, Milton Glaser, the American graphic designer known for the I Love New York logo and his Bob Dylan poster, was born.

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1954: Co-founded Push Pin Studios

In 1954, Milton Glaser co-founded Push Pin Studios, a significant milestone in his career.

1957: Inspiration from Self-Portrait

In 1957, Marcel Duchamp's Self-portrait inspired Milton Glaser's design for the Bob Dylan poster in 1966.

1957: Publication of Push Pin Monthly Graphic

In 1957, Push Pin Studios began distributing the Push Pin Monthly Graphic to friends and clients, showcasing their unique design style.

1966: Design of Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Poster

In 1966, Milton Glaser designed a poster for Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits, featuring a profile of Dylan with psychedelic hair and the "Dylan" typeface. The poster was inspired by Marcel Duchamp's 1957 Self-portrait and Art Nouveau.

1966: Bob Dylan Poster

In 1966, Milton Glaser designed a poster for Bob Dylan, showcasing a profile of Dylan's face with psychedelic hair.

1968: Founding of New York Magazine

In 1968, Milton Glaser and Clay Felker founded New York magazine, focusing on New York City happenings. It featured columns like "The Underground Gourmet," which Glaser co-wrote for seven years.

1969: Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Introduction

In 1969, Milton Glaser contributed graphic work to the introduction of the iconic Olivetti Valentine typewriter.

1969: "Mickey Mouse in Vietnam" Production

In 1969, Milton Glaser produced and designed "Short Subject", also known as "Mickey Mouse in Vietnam", an anti-war film.

1970: Design of Glaser Stencil Typeface

In 1970, Milton Glaser designed his namesake typeface, Glaser Stencil, drawing inspiration from geometric sans-serif fonts like Futura and Avant Garde.

1974: Milton Glaser Inc. Founded

In 1974, Milton Glaser started his own design firm, Milton Glaser Inc.

1977: Creation of I Love New York Logo

In 1977, Milton Glaser designed the I Love New York logo for free to boost tourism in New York City, inspired by Robert Indiana's LOVE design. The logo features the letter 'I', a red heart, and 'NY' in American Typewriter typeface.

1977: Departure from New York Magazine

In 1977, Milton Glaser left New York magazine, which he had co-founded.

1983: Partnership with Walter Bernard

In 1983, Milton Glaser partnered with Walter Bernard to establish WBMG, a publication design firm in New York City.

1988: Design of Trattoria Dell'Arte

In 1988, Milton Glaser designed the New York City Italian eatery Trattoria Dell'Arte, owned by Shelly Fireman.

1993: Work on George Magazine

In 1993, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Michael J. Berman enlisted Milton Glaser to help create the image for their start-up magazine, George.

2004: National Design Award Lifetime Achievement

In 2004, Milton Glaser won the National Design Award Lifetime Achievement from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum for his contributions to design.

2008: Documentary Film Release

In 2008, the documentary film "To Inform and Delight: The World of Milton Glaser" about Milton Glaser was released.

2009: National Medal of the Arts Award

In 2009, Milton Glaser received the National Medal of the Arts award from President Barack Obama, marking him as the first graphic designer to receive this honor.

2015: Eight Over Eighty Honoree

In 2015, Milton Glaser was honored as one of The New Jewish Home's 2015 Eight Over Eighty honorees.

2019: Redesign of Pomilio Blumm Logo

In 2019, Milton Glaser redesigned the 'rhino' logo of the Italian communication agency Pomilio Blumm, which led to the production of a documentary titled A Social Design Story.