Clowning around

When I saw this picture i immediately thought of the American Horror Story show. The new season is about a freak show at the carnival and they have a clown the looks similar to this picture. I like that this picture is left to your own interpretation. So that's what I'll do..Tell me what you think.

Source: Communication Arts 42 Pg 46
Designer: Greg Copeland

Tree of Life

This poster evokes the feel of New Orleans. I believe these posters were a fundraisers  for Red Cross in response to Hurricane Katrina. I like the use of the trumpet and its representation of a tree for life.


Source: Communication Arts 47 Pg 141
Designer: Josh Higgins

COWBOY

This poster is makes me want to go to this concert. I really like the typography in this poster. It evoke a strong cowboy, country western feel.   

Source: Communication Art 47 Pg 47
Designer: Sergio Moctezuma

simplicity at its best

 

I like the simplicity of this design and the designer makes it feel exclusive. Sometime simplicity is the best solution.

Source: Graphic Design Index Pg 123
Desinger: Masumi Takemura

Favorite Movie!!!!

I love this movie! It was my favorite movie when I was a kid back in the 80's.  I would love to have this poster in my office. Perhaps, I can ebay it and see if someone has it for sale. LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!

Source: Graphic Design Index Pg 45
Designer:Wayne Rankin & Steve Shamburger

MICH A Weldmann

I like the style of this designer the use of bugs, patterns and poka dots. The muted colors also work with this collection. The designer is Mich A. Weldmann

Source: HELLO! UK Graphics Pg 109
Designer: Mich A. Weldmann

Guess Who?

Can you see who this is?? I really like that this designer used numbers and special characters.
I'm also a fan of Marilyn Monroe. If you squint your eyes you can see it better.

Source: HELLO! UK Graphics Pg 103
Designer: Melvin Galapon

My future office...MayBE?

I hope that my office will look like this one day. I got this image from the book Hello! UK Graphics.


Source: Hello! UK Graphics
Pg 179

Good Use of Photography

There are 6 keys to art directing an amazing photo shoot-Those jaw-dropping photos in your favorite magazines and catalogs make it all look so effortless. But there is a lot of effort that is put into a photo shoot. Below are the 6 keys.

1.Have a vision
2. Earn client by-end
3.Plan, plan, plan
4. Expect the unexpected
5.Choose photographers wisely
6.Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Source: HOW Magazine 07/13

Award Winning Design

 

This Award winning illustration was designed to commemorate the classic shows on CBS. These shows were some of the most celebrated show of all time according to communication art magazine. I like the use of colors and the iconic symbols used to convey the classic shows on CBS. Brilliant!   

 

Designer/Illustrator: Ty Mattson ( Irvine, Ca.)

Communication Art Magazine: October 2013

Corner Pocket

I really the perspective in the image. The designer uses the people to draw your eye to the back of the room the see all the distinctive face expression. I also like the dark tone and color. I really like the use of light and shadow are used in the image.

Source: Illustrator 42
James Bennett

Chicago Print

I really like the look of the image. At first glance you don't notice the word Chicago embedded in the finger print.

Source: Adbusters, June/July 2014

Lady Sings the Blues

My first thought when I saw this picture is Lady Sings the Blues, perhaps its because she's blue and she's singing. (lol) But I really like the cool, calming effect it evokes. The background samples monochromatic elements with the red and orange tones, which provide a warmth to the overall picture. I also like that the yellow spot behind the women looks like she's wearing a hat on her head, but perhaps it suppose to be a spot light behind her. I wouldn't mind having this picture hung in my home office.

Source:  Adam Rogers- Artist
Illustrators 43-424

Black Spot

Today in class we talked about design principles. One design principles I see in the image is emphasis in size and shape. The black spot is the focal point of the picture because if its size and shape. The shape of the arm/wrist is rectangular, which is in contrast to the shape of the spot/circle. I also enjoy the black and white color element which creates unity by color.

Source: Adbuster
September/October 2014
Zeitguised