A Designed Life: 1951-1954

Contemporary American Textiles
Contemporary American Wallpapers
Containers & Packaging

CADVC Guest Curator Margaret Re will lead a tour of three historically significant traveling exhibitions of mass-produced American-designed consumer goods that were commissioned by the U.S. Department of State for presentation in West Germany in order to promote the growth of democratic government. Sponsored by SHAG with support from CIRCA, UMBC's Center for Innovation, Research and Creativity in the Arts.

PRESENTED BY
Peggy Re | Associate Professor, Graphic Design, UMBC. She teaches theory and history, with an emphasis on typography and curriculum development. She is a practicing designer and consultant to academic, cultural, and non-profit institutions. Her work has been recognized by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), the American Association of Museums (AAM), and The Type Director’s Club (TDC). Her research interests include typography, design history, and women and design.