William Morris

William Morris was an English textile and furniture designer, as well as an architect, writer, and socialist.  He was associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement.  His main notoriety comes from his repeating pattern designs for wallpapers and textiles.  "Brer Rabbit" block printed furnishing cotton, 1882, England

"Acanthus" wallpaper print from woodblocks, 1875, England

Alexey Brodovitch

Alexey Brodovitch was a Russian designer and photographer who was best known for his art direction in Harper's Bazarre in the 30s through the 50s.
Woman with Handkerchief, New York, 1951

Le Tricorne Ballet, New York, 1945

Stefan Sagmeister

                        

Stefan Sagmeister is a graphic designer and typographer.  Among his many accomplishments, he has designed album covers for Lou Reed, the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and more. 

Marcel Duchamp

Marcel Duchamp was a French artist who was closely associated with the Dada and Surrealist movements.   An advisor to many wealthy art collectors, Duchamp helped shape the artistic tastes of people in his time.  He challenged traditional views of art and changed people's perspectives on art marketing and distribution.  In the above piece, Duchamp questions the definition of art by simply taking a urinal and naming it "Fountain."

Mascots in History- Geico Gecko

The Geico Gecko became the insurance company's mascot in 1999.  Commercials depicted the gecko pleading with people to stop calling him in error for car insurance, insisting they're trying to contact Geico.

Mascots in History- Bucky Beaver

Bucky Beaver was the mascot for Ipana toothpaste in the 1950s.  He appeared in commercials singing a catchy jingle for the product.  A popular scene in the movie Grease shows the Pink Ladies singing along with the commercial

Mascots in History- Mr. Peanut

Mr. Peanut is the advertising mascot for Planter's Peanuts.  In 1916, Planter's held a contest for a drawing that could be used as a logo.  A 14-year-old boy's depiction of a peanut with a face, arms, and legs was chosen, and later modified by a commercial artist, who added the top hat and cane.