When asked the question "What piece of design moves you?" I was at first overwhelmed by the possibilities. Many things have inspired me to major in design, yet I finally decided on the propaganda posters created during World War II. Even in elementary school I found myself intrigued by the war propaganda that was simply presented to us at this early age. Later in my schooling we learned more about World War II, but these posters simply kept reappearing. I think I am moved by these posters because not only are they often well designed, but they are truly a piece of history. During World War II these posters had the ability to change opinions, and encourage Americans to be patriotic and support their country. I feel designers have a great responsibility to realize how their work can be used to support a cause, or get information across to the general public. Above are a few examples of these posters. I chose a few posters that are less well known than perhaps Rosie the Riveter, but I think they are good examples of why this piece of design moves me.
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