Research Mary Robinson Blair – an important figure in graphic design. Learn everything you can about her and in written form, paint a portrait of her.
Your essay must include a minimum of 4 meaningful images/examples. Label them.
Please use a minimum of 4 sources for this essay (books, journals, websites). You are not to cite Wikipedia, but rather use it as a starting point for deeper research. Please use a variety of sources
Things you may want to include in your biographical essay about the person you chose (these are suggestions is to get you started):
- Write about the person as a creative/designer and focus on their contributions in their field, their community, etc. You should spend far less time telling us about their personal life (unless it plays a critical role in who they are as a designer).
- Start with and/or include a quote(s) either by or about your person you chose. This should be something that reveals the essence of who they are and or what they do/did.
- Start with and/or include a fascinating story or anecdote that reflects something about them or how you feel about them.
- Describe the incredible accomplishments they achieved.
- Describe any obstacles they overcame.
- Include any major awards.
- Describe what and/or who did they have a major influence on? Who influenced them?
- Describe how their work is relevant to you? To the world? To design?
- Describe what their legacy is.
- Describe what they are most known for?
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