For the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) “My Favorite Medalist” competition, I was inspired by the iconic Ruth Ansel who was co-art director at Harper’s Bazaar in the 1960s. Ansel’s “Untitled” poster, created in 2008, originally displaying the word “Freedom” with variations in typeface and size.
I decided to pay homage to the icon’s distinct eye and formidable design aesthetic by recreating the print with her name and words beginning in ‘R’ that represent the designer.