CoP Seminar - Task: Five pieces of design that influence me in some way

30 years of design at MIT - Jacqueline Casey

Jacqueline Casey's work is mesmirizing. Her work is simplistic yet bold, two of my favourite features of design. Less is more, and this poster really reflects that. The colours are vivid and pop out of the screen against the black background. The white text looks so powerful against the darkness, yet it is still small and doesn't distract from the arty feel of the pinks and blues. Blue and pink really complement each other, as its not too overpowering. Overall, this poster catches the viewer's attention undoubtedly.

La grande vague, Joel Guenoun

This piece is really dramatic and powerful to me. It is the flag of Japan cleverly incorporated into a big ocean wave which is so simplistic and beautiful. As previously stated, bold designs that focus on basic colours such as white and black are really powerful, which together with the deep red make for a really successful piece.

Pull & Bear S/S 013 Press Kit - Ana Mirats

This work is so refreshing and modern. The colour scheme works incredibly well with the images used. The overlapping of different strands of art and design such as photography works well in graphic design.

The black and white imagery with the pink text over it is so unique to what you usually see, the diagonals contrast with the clear cut edges and angles of the booklet. The powerful image of the landscape really catches my attention and is really aesthetically pleasing when paired with the plain black page. Empty space is vital in good design, some would say.

The peach and blue really complement each other and make for classy and sophisticated looking booklets.

The National Apprenticeship Service Campaign - Purpose

These pages really get straight to the point. Its for a serious cause so no bright colours and business needs to be used, The body font is simple and easy to read. The artistic and hand rendered large pieces of type used are brilliant. The white words against the black look like they are glowing and have just been freshly painted on with a paintbrush. This effect adds more depth and creativity to it. It seems personal and down to earth.

Paint on Paint - Phil Yamada

These designs are playful and lighthearted. The use of mixed media makes for really interesting explorations. Newspaper is so dull and straight, while the letters bring a bright and colourful touch to them.