Thursday, March 25, 2010

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.

Monday, March 22, 2010

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