I came across this example of graphic design in a book I own titled Iconic Magazine Covers, this example is an image of the published cover for The New Yorker Magazine shortly after 9/11. I find this magazine cover to be respectful, but ominous in its subtlety. The artists of the cover are Art Spiegelman…
‘Jeansboro’, which can be reference to by the 3ft sculptures built in downtown Greensboro, NC. They are used to pay homage to Greensboro’s rich history with the denim and textile industry. The designs on each “pair of jeans” are different and were sent in by Guilford County high school students in a contest. After living…
This design was from an event hosted by the company Willowtree called “Color of Design.” I got this during the first semester and kept it on my desk ever since because I love the design on the front cover. I think the distortion of the text was a very interesting and modern approach, and since…
I was walking around Cameron Village, trying to convince myself that I did not need to buy another book from Barnes & Noble, when I looked up and saw this mural. The message is very simple and I find it very cute. The typography varies and and to me, appears round and soft. The different…
Pillow Thoughts II: Healing the Heart is a collection of poems written by Courtney Peppernell, geared to comfort individuals experiencing heartbreak. I recently found and bought this book, as I was drawn to its cover art. From the front to the back, dark colors are blended to depict deep ocean water, representing the dark and…
This is a sticker I got from the studio I got my first tattoo from — Punkture Tattoo Studio. The studio itself was the embodiment of rock n’ roll: Purple walls, checkerboard floors, floor-to-ceiling American-style tattoo designs, and artists covered head to toe in tattoos. That studio has a distinct style, and their marketing (business…
I chose this poster because I think the text is really interesting, and in my studio class we are on the topic of typography. Bauhaus is one of my favorite styles of design and I think that this poster encompasses its unique qualities well. If you look carefully there is a face incorporated into the…
The wild design I found was the Dark Chocolate Lover’s 85% Cacao of Trader Joe’s. I love the product, but the design fits the smooth, fruity dark chocolate. It is simple and elegant. Additionally, I thought it was clever that they used a leaf to place the “85% cacao” because it is creative; it seems…
I found this while I was getting some things from CVS and thought it was interesting. I can’t recall a time where I’ve seen type on packaging debossed into the casing and thought it was really nice with the rest of the minimalistic look. I also really like how the product is called “Monday” because…
This is a poetry book that my parents gave to me when before I came to college. The type is very elegant and simple but it reflects greatly the actual tone of the poetry in the book and I’ve always liked how it looks. I also love the cover and the way the type interacts…
I spotted this student radio flier in the free expression tunnel, and there are a few reasons it really stuck out to me. A full bleed black and white flier isn’t something you often see around campus. Maybe at a concert venue or record store, but this really stood out from the other predominantly white…
The typography of the main text on this chip bag has a good hierarchy with the rest of the design; dark colors are used over the light yellow bag, which allows the text to stand out. The banner at the top does not go with the rest of the bag, so I don’t like that…
This sheet came wrapped around a lint roller. Although the design seems very simplistic, it helps with emphasizing the purpose of the product which is the lint roller. On top, is some basic writing telling you what the product is and towards the middle is a logo for Target’s “up & up” brand. Something that…
This Lavender Rose Bath and Body Works Soap label is so cool. The background is like an abstract painting. I like how they carried the lavender color not just on the background of the label but also in the art with the gold outlining the top to make it pop and look sophisticated. I like…
This body mist bottle is part of Ariana Grande’s perfume collection that I recently purchased. I liked the different shades of pink that the bottle included (cloudy, solid, and metallic) to divide the sections of the bottle between the cap, body (title of product), and end (product description). Additionally, I thought that the different colored…