Typo. A Craft Of Consequences: Reader, Writer And Emotional Design Before the very first page of a book has been read, you've already analyzed it in countless ways without even noticing.
The paper stock, the thickness of the binding, the aroma, the color of the type and even the texture of the cover; the very character of the book is being dissected by the hand and eye at every moment. In this brief second there is a dialogue between the reader and the object. This conversation is subtle and complex, but for most people it is entirely subconscious. This is because we rarely think about these things — we feel them instead. Read more... Designing for the Mind Do you know what makes a design good? Read more... The Process of Creativity The creative attribute has always been a highly debated and researched component of the human psyche. Contrary to previous belief, creativity does not limit itself to the “right-brained” artistic types. Read more... Content Meaning You’ve heard the questions before. VectorGirl. “Vexel” is a combination of the words vector and pixel, and it is used to describe a style of digital art which is entirely pixel-based, but looks like vector art.
Vector uses mathematical equations to create lines and shapes in image whereas vexels are raster works in pixels. Vexels can be created using any graphic programme like Photoshop, Gimp, Flash, Freehand, Illustrator etc. or the combination of one or more. Vexels are quite flexible to create and there are various methods of creating vexel art but the overall process is to stack shapes of a certain shape and color to create a whole image using multiple layers, one can also use gradients, paintbrushes, airbrushes or any freehand tool like pencil to give it a desired and unique appearance. What makes vexel arts so amazing is that each piece takes hours to complete which requires patience, hard work and talent. Below you will find some amazing vexel arts for your inspiration and some excellent tutorials to get you started vexel art. Vintage. Lately I’ve been looking at vintage and contemporary posters, illustrations and advertisements for inspiration, in particular at the bold, complementary color palettes used during that period.
I even based my new blog, www.behoff.com’s, color palette and typography from a few vintage posters I came across. The complimentary colors palettes, hand drawn typography, one-dimensional graphics, and the beautiful illustrations are quite intriguing to draw inspiration from so I’d thought I’d share a few that I’ve collected in recent months. Below are 40+ vintage (or vintage-inspired) prints, illustrations and advertisements for your color and design inspiration: Propagande. With World War II now more than sixty years ago, it's easier to appreciate the propaganda posters of the era for their artistic merit.
Allied posters of the age aimed to influence citizens to enlist in the military, buy war bonds, join the workforce, and sacrifice in ways that many people in the U.S., Australia, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere have a hard time imagining today. But the tactics employed in many of these posters and adverts were wildly successful in building national pride and support for the war effort, and today are cherished for their campy nostalgia and patriotic messages.
The posters below are the best of the best from the WWII era. Left out are many of the more offensive posters (of which there are plenty of examples). Looking through these can help give us a better understanding of what life during war-time was like a few generations ago. Remember that propaganda posters were, in reality, sales tools. Enlistment Posters Your Place is Here! O'er the Ramparts We Watch.
Sci-Fi. Science Fiction posters are quite often the most interesting - it gives designers great opportunities to experiment with things they don't usually experiment with on a day-to-day basis, such as futuristic lighting and unusual compositions.
This post showcases ninety-nine sci-fi movie posters in total, starting with The Lost World from 1925, right the way through to Disney's Tron Legacy which is due for release mid-December at the end of this year. The Lost World (1925) This showcase opens with a whopper of a movie poster from 85 years ago. The Lost World poster uses a wonderful composition making use of bright, attractive colors against a bold, dark blue background. The pale yellow border around the title of the movie makes this poster stand out from others in its time - as you'll see below, most other film posters from the early and mid 1900's in this genre used dark borders if any at all. Metropolis (1927) Cat People (1942)