Type Away

The typographers were Daniel Lock and Jeremy Tankard. The designer was Daniel Lock. They created this font for Land Securities. This type I think works well for the client because of the consistent lines. The straight lines are perfectly straight and the curves are precise. Security is known for being clean and organized, which this font is. The multiple lines throughout one letter are unique because it gives the viewer spacing while still being complete. What I also enjoy about this piece of design is how if two lines meet they overlap each other. This adds the white to pop, whereas the rest is a dull white or little gray.

Source: D & AD Annual. London: D & AD (British Design & Art Direction) . Print.

The Clock Is Ticking

This illustration is great because the implied lines and the movement throughout the picture. The implied lines make this photo more unique because the viewer can put the pieces together. The movement can show that time is passing by quickly and people working frantically to accomplish things. I really love the second hand. The reason is because it has multiple “shadows” showing the seconds passing by. The background works with this image because it is similar to what people think about a room is a house, wallpaper and trim. The wallpaper color is repeated in the clock’s numbers and hands. Another cool thing is the word “McTwisp” on the face of the clock, refers to the White Rabbit in Tim Burton’s movie Alice in Wonderland. This choice in words is creative because the White Rabbit is constantly worried about the time and is carrying around a pocket watch. 

Source: 100 Best In Design .... New York : Graphis Inc., [2012], c2012. Print.

Will We Find A Way To Help?

This photography by WSW Creative is moving. I love animals and seeing an image with such meaning behind it is eye opening. This photograph is basically sending the message of how the human race is using resources that are dangerous to the wildlife. Having the polar bear look down on the city is a way to indicate that we are doing something wrong and that there is disappointment. What I like about this image is that the photographer used symbolism wisely. The city takes up much more space than the polar bear and the ice berg. This is how the world is today, more and more national parks and land are being destroyed by our actions. The color choice is great too because it keeps the image simple and the meaning behind it more dynamic. 

Source: Workbook. Los Angeles : Scott & Daughters Pub., 1990. Print.

Crushed!

This photography was taken by Michael Boone. I really enjoy this photo because it serves as an ad for “Crush” soda, while the can is crushed. This photo is a success because it is using typography along with imagery to get the same meaning across. The can was also smashed just enough to still be readable. Also with having the can smashed indicates that the beverage is tasty because it has been finished. The flash affect helps give the can a 3-D feel. Another way this can is 3-D is by the simple white background. The background color helps bring the bright orange can off the page. With these details make it eye popping.

Source: Workbook. Los Angeles : Scott & Daughters Pub., 1990. Print.