Graphics Project

Graphics Project is an annual series of lectures, discussions, and portfolio reviews exploring the role of graphic design within the field of architecture. We examine various methods of visual communication used to convey concepts to both specialist and general audiences. These events aim to help students build a successful graduation portfolio while simultaneously unpacking the topics, tools, and trends of contemporary graphic design.

Scroll through GSAPP’s YouTube Graphics Project Playlist to watch lectures and conversations on graphic design from 2014 through present. Speakers have included Rama Allen, Kai-Uwe Bergmann, Irma Boom, Shumi Bose, Felix Burrichter, Juliette Cezzar, Yeju Choi, Yoonjai Choi, Mimi O. Chun, Laura Coombs, Glen Cummings, Leigha Dennis, Neil Donnelly, James Ewing, Ben Fehrman-Lee, Adam Frampton, Greg Gazdowicz, Tom Griffiths, Jonathan Jackson, Forrest Jessee, Josh Jordan, Erin Knutson, Alfie Koetter, Jimenez Lai, Min Hee Lee, Alex Lin, Florian Mewes, Dan Michaelson, Emile Molin, JiEun Rim, Michael Rock, Ziv Schneider, Jack Self, Susan Sellers, Cassim Shepard, Tom Weaver, Lily Wong, Alexandria Woolsey Puffer, and Ronald Yeung.

PREVIOUS LECTURES

2021

Jonathan Jackson
Flat, Deep, and in Between
JiEun Rim
When Attitudes Become Form

2020

Min Hee Lee
The Book as Narrative Medium
Ben Fehrman-Lee
The Book as Collection of Elements
Laura Coombs
The Book as Physical Object

2019

2018

Dan Michaelson
Living Archives
Greg Gazdowicz
Type Design
Juliette Cezzar
Is Architecture Graphic Design? Is Graphic Design Architecture?
Yeju Choi, Neil Donnelly, Alex Lin, Yoonjai Choi
Architecture Unbound
Michael Rock
In, On, Around, and About Architecture
Tom Griffith
Exercises in Style