Charm Magazine
Date
Credits
- Cipe Pineles 13 Graphic Designer
Format
- Magazine 784
Type of Work
- Finished work 5613
Techniques
- printing 754
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This magazine cover made by Cipe Pineles is significant in the history of graphic design because it highlights how women helped shape the visual culture of their time. One of the first women to break into the field was Cipe Pineles, a pioneering designer who challenged the gender barriers within the design world. Her work was groundbreaking, especially through her innovative use of typography in women’s magazines such as Charm and Glamour. In this particular Charm magazine cover, we can see Pineles’s commitment to speaking directly to real women—not just reinforcing ideals of beauty but addressing their everyday lives. The cover combines elegant typography, striking photography, and a thoughtful concept, making it a powerful example of her vision and impact.
