Browse newsletters about design history

SNAKE | Sami Reiss | Substack

by Sami Reiss

Sami Reiss's SNAKE unearths rare, archival furniture and design. It spotlights auction finds, offers market insights, and provides 'crib sheets' for enthusiasts.

Casual Archivist | Elizabeth Goodspeed | Substack

by Elizabeth Goodspeed

Elizabeth Goodspeed's Casual Archivist explores design history, dissecting collections of ephemera, packaging, and printed matter from an expert designer.

Logo Histories | Richard Baird | Substack

by Richard Baird

Richard Baird's Logo Histories explores the history of logo and corporate identity design, offering designers crucial context and connecting them to the thinking of past pioneers.

Beth Mathews | Substack

by Beth Mathews

Los Angeles Art Director Beth Mathews shares her passion for vintage-inspired design, offering process breakdowns, tips, and prompts to help designers find joy and creativity.

Abbey Goes Design Scouting | Abbey Nova | Substack

by Abbey Nova

Design historian and novelist Abbey Nova explores the fascinating stories behind the objects and spaces that shape our daily lives, from 19th-century silver to modern design.