PPP: OUGD402 Study task 2- What is Graphic Design-Part 1

Identify 5 Criterias from the list and identify images of Graphic Design that fall into each of the categories

The list of criteria:

-Creative use of Type

-Visual Quality

Tone of Voice

-Intricate details

-Simplicity/Minimalist

-Hidden meanings/Messages

-Interactive/Audience Engagement

-Style/Aesthetic/Visual Quality

-Media and Production

-Format

-Relationship with shapes

-Personal Interest

-Language/Content

-Structure/Layout

The five parts of criteria i have chosen are:

Creative use of Type

Image 1

Niels Shoe Meulman-Dutch calligrapher, graffiti writer and graphic designer

http://thehiddenpeople.com/2012/01/calligraffi
2nd October 2012

http://thehiddenpeople.com/interviews/niels-shoe-meulman/
2nd October 2012

I have a great interest in typography but i also find street art when its done in a sophisticated way fascinating and i think its because its a raw talent and the artists who do it have there own distinguished unique style therefore combinging the two like the images above appeal to me. Also the fact that it isnt done digitaly intrests me aswell because it makes each piece unique and different to anything else. Its laying his talent done bare for all to see flaws and all.

Image 2

http://www.davidairey.com/arcano-type/

3rd October 2012

Giuseppe Salerno-Graphic designer, web designer and typographer

Arcano Type

I chose these images because of the intricate details that has gone into each letter, how each one is different and they are all done by using chinese ink. I find the detail within in them is beautiful and neatly done and it brings out the letters delicacy.

Image 3

Sean Freeman-Cream

http://www.arsgrafik.com/killer-typography/

3rd October 2012

http://tommccleandesign.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/g-red-low-540x540.jpg

3rd October 2012

I'd previously researched into tyopography quite a bit but iv never come across work like this before and i find it incredible. Every drip looks as if its been put there with great ease yet i can imagine my self doing it and probably would make a big mess so this piece knowing its taken extra care in it to get it perfect has given it so much more respect and makes me appreciate it a whole lot more.

Image 4

Prestige Typography-bella elizabetta

http://bella-elizabetta.deviantart.com/art/Prestige-Typography-1-97877372

3rd October 2012

http://bella-elizabetta.deviantart.com/art/Prestige-Typography-2-98956040

3rd October 2012

http://bella-elizabetta.deviantart.com/art/Prestige-Typography-3-105501700

3rd October 2012

These images I found are all in a collection together, I originally found part 3 first and i think it was the use of quirky imagery and the old fashioned look of it that really drew my attention. I particularly like the use of all the different fonts and normally having such a big range of different fonts can make a piece look odd however theres really work together.

Image 5

http://browse.deviantart.com/?order=9&q=typography&offset=144#/d175m3j

3rd October 2012

I chose this piece because i think its beautiful its soft yet its full of detail, and each part is made up of words which makes it even more interesting and adds subtly and makes it look pretty, you almost get lost in it as they are being blown away.

Intricate Detail

Image 1

ROOTography-Chang Tuck Wah

http://www.glossom.com/collections/rootography

I chose these images above because the detail in the letters are incredible, although i am not a particular fan of the actual type i like the patterns inside, i like the way they are entwined around the letter and they way its not restricted to the border of each letter it goes over the edge the way roots do.

Image 2

http://thehiddenpeople.com/tag/graphic-design/

3rd October 2012

Simon Prades

"Represents social awareness and are endearing to the audience"

I absolutley adore these images i think they are visually making aware certain situations and the detail within the animals fits so comfortably as if its usual to have these on the certain animals. I love the detail and intricate feel you get from these images because they look to be hand drawn and the fact they are in black and white and uses negative space and shades make it look more appropriate rather then having loads of different colours that would make it look too over the top.