Commercial Article is the journal that explores Indiana’s little-known, but significant regional design history. The individuals profiled here have made major contributions to the fields of graphic, architectural, industrial, fashion, environmental, and interior design disciplines, yet remain largely unknown compared to their costal contemporaries. Commercial Article shines a light on these important figures, and attempts to reposition Indiana as the place of origin for major achievements in design.
Commercial Article has been recognized by AIGA, Design Observer, Under Consideration / FPO, Metropolis Magazine, and Print Magazine / the Daily Heller. It was included in Graphic Design: Now in Production, the survey of contemporary graphic design organized by Walker Art Center (Minneapolis) and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (New York.) Commercial Article is produced by the graphic design studio Commercial Artisan.
Every issue of Commercial Article is a beautifully designed, impeccably researched, and perfectly edited exploration of a little-known corner of the design world. I promise you this is the best design publication you’ve never heard of.
— Michael Bierut
Commercial Article unearths rare and forgotten pockets of graphic design culture unique to Indiana, which from the material the editors have uncovered, reveals a rich legacy. It could arguably be the most significant contribution to design historical studies in years. — Steven Heller