COVER STORY VAUGHAN OLIVER: WALKING BACKWARDS LUNDER ARTS CENTER, LESLEY UNIVERSITY 1801 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MA SEPTEMBER 5 - OCTOBER 22 by Lisa Mikulski There is a good amount of graphic design work that reveals itself as being quite pedestrian. And then there is the work that elevates the field and serves to inspire not only the design community, but the target audience — the consumer — as well. The work of legendary designer Vaughan Oliver reminds me why I love graphic design: it’s wizardry. Elegant and message-honored, Oliver’s work is known for its emotional and ethereal quality. His influence has inspired not only graphic designers, but also fashion designers, advertising creatives, music journalists and film directors. Vaughan Oliver has enjoyed a 35-year career as an art director, designer and typographer. He built his reputation on … [Read more...] about WALK OF LIFE: VAUGHAN OLIVER AT LESLEY