Jasmine Jewel Poster Analysis

Big Design Grabs Big Attention - The fist thing that I see is the bright hot pink logo. The colour really stands out.

Less is More - Jamila and I chose a white background for a simple and clean look. We really wanted the focal point on Jasmine and her logo.

Contrast Your Colours - The contrast between Jasimine's blck t-shirt, the white background and the hot pink logo is huge. But at the same time they go well with eachother.

Be Delightfully Different - I think this leaves a lasting impression because you see two sides of Jasmine the guitar, jamming side and the piano playing,softer side of her.

Drive a Response - The reason for the poster is very clear and I think people would know that you have to vote because we put the date of when it starts.

Structure - Jasmine is the biggest image because it really is all about her. The logo is the second biggest image because that reapresents her. The information is smaller and in the bottom but still readable and important. Hopefully the images pulls the readers in and they will read the information at the bottom.

Background, Figure and Blanks - We left a lot of blank space to emphisize the images.

Print supports - We printed on white paper.

Use of typography - The font just felt right and looked appropriate for Jasmine's image.

Language - I think this poster is visually appealing and shows Jasmine's style and personality. It shows the message clearly and is very straigh forward.

Zeppelin Poster Analysis

Big Design Grabs Big Attention - I used a large font with a bright colour with a glow around it to grab attention

Less is More - I feel like I stuck to my message with the pictures,combining the piano representing the orchestra, and using the shape of an electric guitar to represent Zeppelin. These pictures together represent both coming together as one. I left some extra space so the poster didn't look overwhelming.

Contrast Your Colours - The colours I chose definitely stick out from the background and are easy to read. The two colours I chose are turquoise and a yollowy green colour. These colours go well with eachother, but also are different enough to have a nice contrast.

Be Delightfully Different - I think I leave a lasting impression because I think I really showed the message by combining the two opposite genres using the glow of the guitar and the piano. Also the colours and title stand out and are not usually used together.

Drive a Response - The idea that there is going to be a show is clear and the date, time, and location are very clear as well.

Structure - The focal point is Michael white because he is the darkest and biggest image and that really stands out. The next thing you look at is the title and then the piano leading your eye up to the guitar.When you see the image and the title hopefully it grabs attention and leads them to read the text to understand what the poster is about.

Background, Figure and Blanks - The positioning of the images is important to leave some blank space which I did above and around Michael White's head.

Print supports - On the computer I used a template of a crumpled piece of old paper and when printed it was on paper.

Use of typography - Because of the 60s psychedelic look we needed to show in the poster, I chose a font that looked well when I stretched it and made it wavy that made a groovy look.

Language - I think this poster definitely portray's the 60's psychedelic look and is visually appealing.

Poster Design Essentials

Big Design Grabs Big Attention
- graphic elements and poster text should be large in proportion to your poster dimensions
- easy to read so you can read from just a glance

Less is More
- Do not distract your audience with unnecessary design elements or text
- Stick to your message

Contrast Your Colours
- use contrasting colours to catch attention
- colours should stand out comparewd to the background

Be Delightfully Different
- leave a lasting impression

Drive a Response
- think about your audience
- if your goal is to have them call a number then make the number very clear
- if the poster does not jump out at you then you need to redo it

Criteria for a Poster

Structure
- the focus area on the plane
- the focus area is what catches your eye before you actually knowwhat you are looking at
- size, colour and position of the elements on a plane may change the focus
- diagonals, horizontals or verticals also have to do with structure and what captures your eye

Background, Figure and Blanks
- background, figure and blanks are three different elements that work together
- blanks are empty spaces to emphasize the focus like an image

Print supports
- most common print supports of posters are canvas, vinyl, paper, textiles, transparencies, special supports, among others

Use of typography
- typography should go along with the image and should be weel thought out just as much as the image
- Legibility is also key

Language
- poster contains an effective message evoking emotions or feelings
- visual and verbal language conjunction
- visually appealing
- a design may portray a different style ex. 80’s, grunge, punk, etc. or it can be a combination of two

Weekly Blog - Observation

Last weekend my brother came home from Montreal, where he's studying in school, to celebrate his 21st birthday. On the Sunday some of his friends came over for cake and so did many people from my extended family. One of my cousins brought his little son, named Matteo, who is 6-months-old now. He is the cutest little boy and of course everyone is holding him and making faces at him trying to make him laugh. So he was somewhat of the center of attention for a little while. But when I walked in to my living room and saw most of my family there laughing together, celebrating my brothers birthday and hovering over this little boy who joined our family not too long ago, it made me appreciate what I really have. I have loving family and friends who get along most of the time and this was one of those times where you just have to take a moment, step back, and take it all in. This is a memory that will last forever.