We all know that as graphic designers we have to study those who came before us and advanced the field of design. Here at 99designs, we love focusing in on the work of some of the biggies. We’ve covered giants like Paul Rand, Milton Glaser, Saul Bass and more on this blog.

But there are a lot of famous graphic designers, hundreds in fact, who have made hugely significant contributions to graphic design at large who you also need to know, and as stated in the title of this post — need to be able to name-drop in a conversation. Know them, their name, their work, and their influence! It’ll make you a more complete designer and able to hold up your own in a conversation about the field (in no specific order).

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