This poster was designed by Mitsuo Katsui in 1996 for the GALA. Katsui’s work featured in an exhibition of seven independent contemporary artists as part of a series called ‘Global Brain.’ There is little information to be found on this event and the poster itself. If one were to google search ‘GALA Yuzawa,’ a website…
The MYU or Miyagi University poster by Mitsuo Katsui was designed in 1977 for an operation called Kentaro Ota Miyagi University. It was later used for the 12th Tokyo International Trade Fair. Miyagi University is a small college that has a department for project design who collaborated with the Tokyo Trade Fair and Katsui in…
Japanese graphic designer, Mitsuo Katsui, is exceptional to say the least. Widely unknown with little information to be found about him, Katsui carved paths in Japanese design and pushed the limits of what design means. The style in which this designer creates is profoundly unique and not only visually stimulating but also very meaningful with…
For my wild design, I chose a product that I have been using a lot during my self isolation in this time of Covid-19. XBOX is a popular video gaming brand owned my Microsoft, which allows users to experience speedy online gaming, and up to date graphics. What I found intriguing was the meaning behind…
As I mentioned in my previous wild design assignment, I visited New York City for the fist time a few weeks ago. I felt as if Times Square would be a great picture to use for this assignment because there is so much going on and I felt like I could definitely capture a “wild…
For this wild design assignment I chose to analyze this specific painting of the words “oof.” I saw this painting in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City when I visited a few weeks ago. This was my first time at the Museum of Modern Art and it turned out to be one…
In the film Around the World in 80 Days, the design language of Saul Bass when constructing the title sequence focuses on reflection. Bass included the title sequence at the end of the film, rather than the beginning, to depict notable moments from the movie and allow viewers to reflect. Bass’ use of caricatures…
I reviewed the opening title sequence for “The Incredible Hulk” movie from 2008. Fortunately this movie and its title sequence was made by Marvel, a company known for its high energy and stunning productions. As such there was plenty of information and design elements in the short three minute title sequence. Starting with the company’s…
Dexter has one of the most brilliantly composed opening title sequences. I have seen the entire TV series, and I remember as I watched the first few episodes, I could not look at the opening credits without grimacing or looking away. The intro gives the audience a normal-looking guy performing a mundane morning routine with…
The Film before the Film Noah Weaver The movie first begins by taking us directly into a university setting. There are people speaking german, while dramatic music plays in the background. We then follow a bellowing german woman, a well dressed man and two police officers as they break into a locked room where…
Rubicon is an American conspiracy thriller series broadcasted in 2010. The series follows an intelligence analyst working for the API (American Policy Institute). He then discovers that he may be working with member of a secret society that manipulates world events on a grand scale. The title sequence for the show utilizes lighting, motion and…
The James Bond series, originating in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, is arguably one of the most iconic and well-known examples of opening title sequence design. From the original 1962 adaptation of Fleming’s work, Dr. No, a stunning collection of artful and immensely-detailed opening credits followed; resulting from this, certain imagery and even film scores…
Designed by Maurice Binder in 1963, the title sequence for Charade is mid-century abstract foreshadowing of narrative at its finest. Charade is an absolute classic in the thriller genre, and it exhibits some of the best misdirection, unexpected twists, turns, and thrills in film history, all while possessing impeccable style, wit, and panache. One of…
True Detective is a show full of tension, drama, and violence. A masterpiece of a show must have a masterpiece of an opening. Thanks to Patrick Clair the show got an opening title sequence that you could watch over and over again and the beauty still stands. The title sequence conveys the mood of the…
The opening sequence for Bojack Horseman is of time-crafted eloquence. It effectively sums up six entire seasons packed with intricate plot twists and constantly changing themes, characters and references. The impact of this opening animation relies heavily on the visual rolling of information accompanied by the iconic theme song. Elements of design play a strong…