Re:collection

Dominic Hofstede founded Re:collection in 2009 as an online repository for Australian graphic design, with an emphasis on work produced between 1960 and 1990. The initiative was developed largely to address the lack of available reference materials concerning this crucial time in the profession. Les Mason's dying in late 2009 brought attention to the need for such a resource. Mason was undoubtedly the most important person in our sector, but there is little any information on his work or career available to the general public. We believed—and still do—that this work merits a venue through which it may educate and inspire additional designers on a local and international scale.

The project's focus and scope have recently changed to match the following main goals:

1. To look at the development and maturation of the graphic design sector in Australia during this crucial time
2. to record and disseminate the findings in printed and digital form
3. to establish a permanent repository for historical, academic, and educational analysis for teachers, students, researchers, and designers
4. To promote Australian graphic design both domestically and internationally To help Australian graphic designers become more self-aware and establish a culture of historical perspective
5. to explore and make public the careers and works of noteworthy historical figures.

The information on this website is meant to be used for non-commercial, non-commercial, and personal reasons such teaching, research, evaluation, and commentary. When appropriate, credit is given to the work's original author, publisher, or artist. With the exception of our own work, we make no claims of copyright over any of the content on this site and welcome any modifications or additions from pertinent parties. If you are the original owner of any of the content that is published on this website and you object to its use, please get in touch with us so that we can have it taken down.