Japanese graphic design from the 1920s-30s In the 1920s and 1930s, Japan embraced new forms of graphic design as waves of social change swept across the nation. This collection of 50 posters, magazine covers and advertisements offer a glimpse at some of the prevailing tendencies in a society transformed by the growth of modern industry and technology, the popularity of Western art and culture, and the emergence of leftist political thought. "Buy Domestic!" Cover of "Nippon" magazine issue #1, Oct 1934 [+] "Fuji Weekly" cover, Oct 1930 [+] Poster for Japan's first national census, 1920 [+] // "Health for body and country" poster, c. 1930 [+] Grand Nagoya Festival poster by Kenkichi Sugimoto, 1933 [+] Kyoto Grand Exposition to Commemorate the Showa Imperial Coronation, 1928 [+] Poster design by Shujiro Shimomura, 1928 [+] "NAPF" (Nippona Artista Proleta Federacio) magazine cover, Feb 1931 [+] "NAPF" (Nippona Artista Proleta Federacio) magazine covers: Sep 1931 // Oct 1931 "May 1" movie poster by Hiromu Hara, 1928-1929 [+]
Fan pages Facebook : mode et engagement ne font pas recette Le classement réalisé par SocialBakers fait entrer dans la catégorie des fan pages de mode en langue française des secteurs assez différents (habillement sport dominé par Nike, casual porté par Kiabi et luxe mené par Hermès). Sur le mois de juillet 2013, la marque Bensimon, qui met son produit phare, la chaussure, au coeur de sa ligne éditoriale, domine le critère du like avec un score de 277 (vs 254 norme fanomètre top 20*). Sa stratégie consiste à mettre en avant des offres produit, des promotions, des événements (Summer Tour/Customisation) et des photos de vacances, mais le score de likes est principalement généré par une invitation faite à ses fans de liker (" Clic sur LIKE si tu as des Bensimon ! "). S'agissant des commentaires, les marques d'habillement sont très en deçà de la norme fanomètre top 20 (3,8 en moyenne vs 18). On se serait attendu à ce que la mode, au centre de nombreuses conversations, engendre des fan pages à fort niveau d'engagement.
Social media artwork template **Update 11-15-2013.Updated the Social media PSD with the new Google+ Layout. I had to delete the overlay-image since it did not align with the (much) shorter header image that Google plus now uses. Because of the re-occuring problem of fitting a new logo in to the 'square format' that most social media websites use for the avatar-image, I have made this easy to use photoshop template for you to check out what your logo will look like on various social media websites. It's a photoshop CC document, and with the Image assets generator you can live-export all the needed files to upload your avatar and cover art for all your social media websites to create a consistent look. I ran in to the problem of wondering what my logo would look like online, since it will appear in so many different sizes on various social media platforms. To get an idea of what it would look like I had created the basics of this template, for my personal use. This template can come in really handy when you: Features.
9 Principles of Japanese Art and Culture There are 9 basic principles that underlie Japanese art and culture. They're called aesthetics — concepts that answer the question: what is art? There are 9 Japanese aesthetics. They are the basis for Japanese art, fashion, pop culture, music and movies. 1. Wabi-sabi (imperfect) Can you imagine if all the characters in movies were perfect? 2. Miyabi is often translated "heartbreaker". 3. Shibui means simple, subtle or unobtrusive. 4. Iki is uniqueness. Iki is the movie character who's a bad-ass with style and grace. 5. Jo-ha-kyu is a tempo that can be translated as — start slowly, accelerate and end suddenly. Modern uses include movies, music and advertising. 6. Yugen states that life is boring when all the facts are known. Where does the smoke come from? 7.Geido (discipline and ethics) Have you ever noticed that Japanese martial arts (and traditional arts) are all about discipline? 8. Ensou is a zen concept. 9. Kawaii is cute.
Twitter, le dessous des buzz Twitter s’est interrogé sur ce qui fait qu’une video devient virale ou pas. La firme s’est intéressée à trois phénomènes récents, aussi populaires que différents : Ryan Gosling won't eat his cereal, une série de clips postés sur Vine par @RyanWMcHenry qui met en scène l’acteur faisant la moue devant des céréales ; la reprise de « Space Oddity » (David Bowie) à plus de 400 kilomètres d'altitude par l’astronaute Chris Hadfield, depuis la Station spatiale Internationale (ISS) ; et la campagne Dove « Real Beauty » qui a permis à quelques femmes complexées de se faire croquer par un portraitiste du FBI et de se rendre compte de l’image négative qu’elles avaient d’elles-mêmes. Trois vidéos qui, en seulement quelques jours, ont connu d’étonnants pics de popularité. Afin d'évaluer les vitesses de croissance de ces trois succès, l’équipe britannique de Twitter a décidé de les matérialiser sous forme de Dataviz.
How to choose a colour scheme for your logo design | Branding The human mind is highly responsive to visual stimuli, and colour is one of the major defining factors in that response. On both a conscious and subconscious level, colours convey meaning – not only in the natural world but also within the artifice of our culture. Graphic designers need to harness the power of colour psychology to bring resonance to their designs – and in no field is this more important than that of logo design. The use of colour can bring multiple layers of meaning, from primitive responses based on millions of years of evolved instinct to the complex associations we make based on learned assumptions. Companies can use these responses to underline and accent their branding messages. What different colours mean Every colour, including black and white, has implications for logo design. In general terms, bright and bold colours are attention-grabbing but can appear brash. Red implies passion, energy, danger or aggression; warmth and heat. Single or multiple colours?
RockArt from the Dreamtime. Wandjinas, the other rock art style for which the Kimberley has long been famous, were first recorded by the explorer George Grey in the Kimberley in 1837 . These Wandjina sites are found in the Glenelg River area. At least 4,000 years old, it is a living art form representing ancestral beings originating in the sea and the sky. Images of Wandjina are characterised by halo-like headdresses and mouthless faces with large round eyes, fringed with eyelashes, set either side of an ovate nose The large scale, and solid or static appearance of the Wandjina art contrasts with the Bradshaw/ Gwion art, with its more delicate images of a usually smaller scale, and its less tangible connection with contemporary indigenous culture. Bigge Island rock art – Kimberley WA Kimberly rock art painting – Wandjina Wandjina rock-art at Raft Point in the Kimberley Raft Point Wandjina rock art Wandjina rock art, Australia ( Stevo850 Flickr ) The Aboriginal people always drew only what they saw. Moran River 2002
Un petit tour par l’art de la typographie à la main avec Lucas Barcellona Hello Vous le savez tous, nos imprimantes tracent de belles lettres, propres et nettes… Mais il est plus difficile de comprendre la technique de la calligraphie et notamment de la façon dont on écrit de belles lettres à la main avec un marqueur, une plume, un stylo, etc. À ce jeu là, Luca Barcellona est très fort Agé de 32 ans, Lucas a son propre studio à Milan, où il travaille comme graphiste freelance et calligraphe. Appréciant énormément ce savoir-faire vivant, je vous partage donc quelques vidéos et images de son travail. Aujourd’hui, ses lettres manuscrites sont utilisées par Nike, Mondadori, Dolce & Gabbana, Sony, Seat, ou encore Volvo… des marques qui se retournent donc vers la tradition pour proposer des produits de luxe ou même vintage. source Ces articles peuvent aussi vous intéresser:
The biggest mistakes logo designers make | Logo design Whether you’re a logo design novice with just a handful of clients or a creative director, there are certain pitfalls every designer should avoid when creating logos. And with so many now socially sharing and scrutinising your work, designers must be extra vigilant to avoid falling into these traps. Here we've provided a run-down of the most common 10 to avoid... You'll find all our logo design articles here 01. Choosing to design your logo based on current trends is likely to leave your logo looking dated and out-of-touch as soon as the trend dies out, not to mention making you look slightly amateur. Rather than choose the popular flavour of the month, think about what's more likely to have longevity for your brand. 02. Overdoing colours will not only make your design busy and confusing but also make it difficult to translate into monotone, which you’re likely to need at some point. 03. Keep in mind that your logo will need to be transferrable across a range of different mediums. 04.
Medieval Codes : 25 best from the Luttrell Psalter Thanks for waiting, and here it is: another compilation of weird medieval manuscript images from Medieval Codes researcher Courtney Tuck. The Luttrell Psalter (London, British Library MS Additional 42130) was created for Sir Geoffrey Luttrell, the lord of Irnham in Lincolnshire, England. It has been dated to 1276-1345 and it is currently housed in the British Library, which has digitized it for online access. Sir Geoffrey and his family are depicted within the Psalter’s pages, as well as scenes of daily life. 25 - This horse/human/bat hybrid is standing in a saucy contrapposto position. 24 - This disembodied head is devouring one creature as vines sprout from its ears. 23 - This is what medieval parents did before strollers were invented. 22 - This is the type of mythical creature I would have designed as the ultimate pet as a child. 21 - This beheading-of-a-saint scene is not the only one that can be found in the Psalter. 19 - Another greenish-blue person acting as aggressor.
La typographie et la photographie en WebDesign Beaucoup de designers utilisent la photographie dans leurs conceptions web. Utiliser de grandes photos pousse à une certaine simplicité et oblige le designer à exclure les éléments inutiles et se concentrer sur l’essentiel. En ajoutant une typographie forte mais simple dans le mélange, quelque chose de magique se produit. Voyez plutôt… regard.