Paula Scher is a New York Graphic Designer. Scher is probably the most recognizable designer in our Exhibit. She is known for her chaotic and whimsical use of typography as seen in many of her works from the “The Public Theater, 95-96 Season”, some of which are on display here! This innovative use of typography sets her apart from designers in this era as she abandons the use of a grid that was so typically used in Modernism Design.
Barbara Kruger
Barbara Kruger is an American Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Contemporary artist. Kruger is best known for her black, white, and red designs that have a strong focus on photography and typography and often have a deeper meaning relevant to current events. Kruger plays with the perspective that makes the viewer feel as if they are viewing something they are not meant to. She uses the bold text on top to call attention to what she wants you to consider from the photo.
Kristle Marshall
Kristle Marshall is a Metro-Detroit based Graphic Designer and Illustrator. She has a strong sense of color and often uses a bright palette that lends itself well to her high-energy designs. Marshall is very skilled at hand lettering, allowing her designs to be uniquely hers, and stand out from the crowd. Marshall aspires to “break down barriers and foster connection through my work”.
Hannah Pahl
Hannah Pahl is a Nashville based Designer. She uses funky fonts, spacing, and illustrations that lend itself to a more childlike and fun poster type of design that lends the viewer a sense of nostalgia. While childlike and nostalgic the pieces are still very clean and have a strong sense of classic design principles. Pahl is most well known for her social media presence, instead of printing her designs, she posts them on Instagram and other social sites. Currently she has over 75,000 followers for her designs.
Gail Anderson
Gail Anderson is a New York based designer, Professor, and Writer most well-known for her typography and poster design skills. Anderson studied under her mentor Paula Scher and her influenece is very evident in her works. Anderson also uses typography in a chaotic, grid-less way that helps emphasize the lettering as the focus. .
Works Cited
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Essmaker, Ryan, and Tina Essmaker. “Paula Scher on the Great Discontent (TGD).” The Great Discontent (TGD), 19 Nov. 2013, thegreatdiscontent.com/interview/paula-scher/.
“Hannah Pahl (@Hannahpahl) • Instagram Photos and Videos.” Instagram.com, 2021, www.instagram.com/hannahpahl/?hl=en. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
Narang, Pareesha. “Women in Design: Gail Anderson.” Smith Design, 18 Feb. 2020, smithdesign.com/blog/women-in-design-gail-anderson/.
“Paula Scher. The Public Theater, 95-96 Season. 1995 | MoMA.” The Museum of Modern Art, www.moma.org/collection/works/8840.
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"Freedom Is Never given by Kristle Marshall.” Pickprogressproject.com, 2023, pickprogressproject.com/picks/freedom-is-never-given-by-kristle-marshall/. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
