Library Logos

Perhaps I'm going too fast, but I've already put all of my logos in the proper format. (At least, I assume it's proper. This is what we were meant to do for Curvy Chic as well.) We were supposed to have these up by Tuesday anyway. Opinions are welcome, and if you have any suggestions, I'd be willing to hear them.

Project Ideas

I'm thinking that I'm most likely to do journal covers. I'm not sure exactly what I'd want them to look like, but I'm thinking it might be something colorful and minimal. Colorful so it's eye-catching, minimal so I don't have to do too much... I wouldn't want a journal cover to be too repetitive.

Another thing I was interested in doing is designs for umbrellas. I know that they have no place in Oregon, because we are a proud race of non-slicker-wearing weirdos over here, but I like the interesting designs that you sometimes see on umbrellas. Again, I'd probably go for bright colors, or maybe something that looks like it already has raindrops on it, which is an idea that got into my head while I was typing. And umbrella that comes looking like it's already wet. It'd freak the heck out of your doorman.

That last thing was socks. I've always loved kooky socks. I'd probably design the craziest socks I possibly could. Something loud and proud and in-your-face, something that I'd like to wear. All the best designs are the kind that go up to your knee, and I don't like those kinds of socks, so I'd probably be designing for those mid-calf socks, since those are my favorite.

Portfolio

Curvy Chic Logos

Senior Buttons

Grease Posters

Christmas Carol Posters

Rachel's Challenge Poster

Jam the Gym Shirts

Grease Posters

Personally, I like option two. Your thoughts?

Button "Sketches"

My personal favorite is the circular text surrounding the warrior. But for the most part, I tried to keep it overly simple in the hopes that my incredibly bland button designs would be chosen, since nobody ever picks the interesting ones.

Assignment

I love this design. It's such a simple concept and it has such elegant execution. You can see the effort put into it; the 3D is incredible. The typography is very well done, with the words begin part of the roots. This ad is bright and very well executed. It conveys the ides that your business will flourish with the proper water, or something along those lines.

CCC Logos

My best seven.

Rachel's Challenge Again

Now it's entirely black and white. And I tried to make it more interesting given what I have to work with. Now ask if I care.

Poster for Rachel's Challenge

So, yeah, here it is. I'm satisfied with it; it seems schmaltzy enough.

Say what you think of it, Mrs. Ottum, and I'll take it under consideration.

More posters

Okay, so I've narrowed my submissions to Foren down to these:

Foren can pick which he likes. Feel free to want a different color scheme.

For Lauren and Dago

Here are my six t-shirt designs.

They're all paired front and back.

Final Poster Design (?)

Foren seemed to favor this one. I made a few minor tweaks to the coloring and adjusted the layout somewhat, but overall, I'm satisfied with this.

What do you guys think? Is this good, or should I go with the other one?

Silhouetté Posters redone

Yeah, I redid the colors on these too. The first one is there for reference.

Candle poster thrice

Mrs. Ottum, I took your advice for one and applied it to the other as well. So, three versions of the candle poster:

Critiques ahoy!

Both complete posters

Here they are:

Poster 1

Poster 2

Poster in Progress

So, this is the first of my two designs for the poster for A Christmas Carol. Now, the assignment:

• Attention: I guess the big, red, Scrooge-shaped thing in the corner would draw people's eyes. The flame on the dot of the 'i' in 'christmas' might do something to it as well.
• Iconography: Well, Scrooge himself would probably count as an icon.
• Interest: This poster doesn't have a lot of it, but that's mostly because everyone knows the story already.
• Appeal: Anyone who's a fan of the story or wants to take their kids to see a classic will probably want to see this. So, yeah, it's got the whole "timeless classic" appeal.
• Style: Well, I tried to make this consistent with the tone of the play; that is, dark and brooding, but still with a sense of Christmas about it.

So, yeah, that's it. Any suggestions for improvement?

Poster

I thought that this poster was really interesting stylistically. I've always been a sucker for this art style. The bold contrasts and the provocative stance of the model sell it for me.

A Christmas Carol Poster

It's yet another Jim Carrey poster, but this one drew my eye because, finally, I didn't have his ugly mug staring at me. Scrooge is on the poster, yes, but he's on an empty London street at night, which is not the most pleasant place to be, and most certainly not alone. This gives the poster a bleak mood.

It shows a better understanding of the source material than other posters I've come across. Most of the posters that weren't simply Jim Carrey's face showed Scrooge as he is at the end, holding Tiny Tim on his shoulder. This is not the general mood of the story. This poster shows Scrooge as he is; old, bent, and alone, even in a place that has known many people. The fog and lighting of the city streets add to the mood of the poster.

The placing of the title is what really sells it for me. It's well placed and stands out enough that you can see it, but it doesn't really interfere with the picture itself. The simplicity is what makes it work.

This poster doesn't oversell itself, and so succeeds in its purpose as an advertisement; to be seen and appreciated and to give the viewer some idea of the thing it's advertising, but not overly garish and intrusive. All in all, it's very well put together.

Two classes, two blogs

This is going to be a long year. I already have some ideas for the poster. The hard part will be coming up with thirty variations.