anderson has a special gift for assigning illustration and has been a stalwart advocate of illustrators, both upcoming and established. with her keen eye for fresh talent, she nurtured a whole generation of illustrators, while staying loyal to the greats as well. —fred woodward

 

Image form Gail Anderson’s Type in the Country collection

playing with type at rolling stone

 

For the next 14 years, Anderson served at Rolling Stone as a designer, deputy art director, and then senior art director under AIGA medalist Fred Woodward. She was 28 when a Rolling Stone spread featuring her hand-drawn letters and thoughtful composition was recognized by AIGA in their Under 30 competition. Her letterforms would go on to influence a generation of designers.

from a design perspective, i couldn’t help but be consumed by the mega-brand bombardment that screams out at you on all corners. from the bright neon signs and huge billboard advertisements to the plethora of product packaging, confectionery and magazine covers that adorn the news-stands. —gail anderson about her first memories of living in new york

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