In the fall of last year, Target released their new exclusive brand called “Smartly.” The brand is comprised of personal care and home essential products, all cohesively tied together by consistent minimal packaging. The simple packaging and pastel colors are what immediately caught my attention. Seeing home appliances like laundry detergent and cleaning wipes have…
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The Twilight Zone
For this assignment, I chose to look at the title sequence for the TV show, The Twilight Zone. The iconic television show, The Twilight Zone, introduced several psychological thriller and suspense motifs prevalent in the United States even after the show’s broadcasting. The whole show was not just limited to the scary thriller genre that…
Raleigh Solar Compactor Poster
The Wild Design shown in the Featured Image is an analog format, as it is a poster displayed on one of the solar compactor trash/recycling bins on Hillsborough Street. In 2013, the city of Raleigh implemented high-technology BigBelly Trash and Recycling Bins that use solar compaction to reduce the space waste takes up. These cans…
The Geisha Girl as a Trope in Western Media
Geishas have been a part of Japanese culture, as they fulfilled many different roles including performers, courtesans, artisans, entertainers, etc. Historically, being a geisha was considered a profession of high-status requiring thorough and extensive stages of training. Known for their particular style of makeup and traditional attire, geishas have been acknowledged as forms of art…