Paul Rand

Start here: Thoughts on Design (1947)

One of the seminal texts of graphic design, Paul Rand's Thoughts on Design is now available for the first time since the 1970s. Writing at the height of his career, Rand articulated in his slender volume the pioneering vision that all design should seamlessly integrate form and function.

Common questions about Paul Rand

What is Paul Rand best known for?

Paul Rand is best known for Thoughts on Design, published in 1947 with 13 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Paul Rand's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Paul Rand written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Paul Rand, published between 1947 and 1985. The most popular are Thoughts on Design and Paul Rand: A Designer's Art.

Which Paul Rand book should I read first?

Thoughts on Design is the usual place to start: it is Paul Rand's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.

What genres does Paul Rand write?

Paul Rand's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics, Commercial Art and Design.