Monday 26 September 2011

Study Task 2:What Is Graphic Design - Part 1

Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design appearing in different contexts


Context: Book cover


Front cover of my favourite book 'One Day' by David Nicholls 
I really like silhouettes and therefore this piece of graphic design appeals to me. Its simple but relevant to the narrative. It also switches the usual black silhouette to colour and makes the title of the book stand out more in black.
Context: Beer mat


This is a beer mat i got during freshers advertising a night at the pub. I thought it was a good combination of image and type focusing on a simple message and very much getting the point across, especially as its on a beer mat.
Context: Bag


This was on a bag i got at freshers. Throughout all there leaflets and advertisement they keep the same line illustration and fonts. I quite like the style they've created for there bar.
Context: Packet of sauce


This is a pub packet of mayonnaise which uses the same if not similar label as the full size product which immediately makes a connection to the brand. 
Context: Wrapping paper


This was designed by I Love Dust.
I like good packaging, parcels and string so this i particularly liked as well as the print, composition of text and line and stand out red sticker.











Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design performing different functions


Function: bring an identity and brand to a specificWest Sussex based restaurant, this being an example of there take away cups 


I like prints like this with different lines, spacing, size texts and symbols.


Also, i enjoy little quirky add ons to normal everyday objects.
Function: advertise the channel in between shows 


This is a clip from a programme animation also created by i love dust
I liked how it was all textured as if drawing had come to life and the thin black lines clearly outlined each little component. I suppose it is its complexity that interests me as i don't really no much about making something like this. (yet)
Function: advertise whats on at HIFI on a particular day of the week


I like the mix of fonts in a collective rectangle, each one for a different artist. I also like the white on black, i think its effective.
Function: advertise a night at the O2 academy with a famous Dj


This i think is in complete contrast to the other one with vivid colours, illustration and maintaining the same font with the night logo much larger and separate in style to the rest of the text. Yet both graphics are for the same function.
















Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design delivering different types of messages


Type of message: Factual and informative

I like quotes of texts in large speech marks which this booklet included along with little illustrations of people drinking, all representing a situation that may occur to do with drink driving. The swap of colours for backgound of font is has a good effect especially as the deeper marroon colour is much more dramatic as a background. This accompanies the seriousness of what this page is saying in contrast to what the opposite is implying.
Type of message: Inform and instruct

This is a front cover of a fire saftey booklet and uses dramatic, bold colours and shapes but maintains relatively simple. I like the house made up of regular shapes with the nationally known figures representing male and females.
Type of message: Professional, organised and formal

This is a page of a new high end, trendy fashion line that the magazine describes as 'bringing chic back to the streets, dressing men and women in sharp allure'. This page is bringing a message of elegance and the new vintage style which is very in at the moment in the fashion industry. I like the alignment of the bows and ties coming from the left edge of the page along with the text aganist its side.
Type of message: Advertisement

I love the instant contrast between colour, the font used for both sides, use of line and movement. Without reading the small sections of text you can clearly see the difference in the two sides and what there trying to say.










Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design produced using different media

Media: Letterpress

I love prints, this is just one of many that intrigue me because i've never done it before. Plus this one has a quite aged, vintagey look with a deep red which i also like.
Media: Print

I like to delicacy of this flyer and the soft colours.
Media: printed photography

Photography is another media that graphic designers use and of which i'm quite fond of. I especially like action shot stills such as the one on the cover.


Media:

I love the mix of fonts combined together as well as the images that come from the film faded and layered with the text. The overall dark musty look is also something i like, it ties in with the film.
Media: Paper

I really love paper art whether its image, typography, stencils or 3D structures. This is just one way that paper can be manipulated.
















Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design produced at different scales

Scale: large

This shop and brand has been redesigned and reinvented by Section D.
Although the typography bubbles are only small elements of graphic design its not the only thing that's been alter, all the fixtures, lighting, text and colours are intertwined to create an identity.
 Scale: Large

I like all the different comparments layering up making up one big picture.
 Scale: Small

Chocolate packaging created by Section D. I like the difference in the usual commercial chocolate wrapping and these. The authentic style pictures give a much different look than the bright coloured cartooned wrappers.
 Scale: Small

This is a small business card for Hifi which is a club. I like the simplicity and old styled design.
Scale: Small

This is a rizler packet with a difference as it actually has an origami pattern on the inside as well as holds papers which makes it multi purpose and fun.



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