process.gleuch

Final Thoughts

• Gatorboard is very difficult to cut. I’ll stick with foamcore as necessary. But it is impressively strong.
• Also not having enough gatorboard after making a mistake on poster 02, I had to use the other side of the board, thus it has remanients of the other poster on its back. (eck!)
• Self-lamination is cheaper, but it is very diffcult to do by yourself.
• My Epson COLOR 3000 is on its last leg. No matter how many times I clean the print heads, re-align the heads, it still streaks. At 300dpi, 720dpi or 1440 dpi… it streaks.
• Total cost to print, mount, and laminate was roughly $45 (not including ink).
• I really enjoy this digital method for process notebooks. I’ve quickly looked back at what I need, and it has helped keep me organized.

using grid to find better placement of elements…

Working on a new idea.

(Of course, its sample stock photos from istockphoto.com, so the quality is rough.) 

Thoughts: 

• Might want to think about moving to a square or portrait format. 
• Text overlay on object.
• Integrations of visual scene. 

To continue the addtional (secondary) imagery, ideas are:

• Trolley
• FedEx plane
• Panda (what a juxtaposition — BBQ ribs and a panda!)
• Paddlewheet Riverboat

Examples of modified rough sketches:

The rough basis for the poster is attached below. This version is more for the placement of the primary objects, looking at scale, grid, geometry, and overall aesthetic.

Typographic changes, detailed illustration, secondary graphics, and copy will change.

The concept behind this poster is the inclusion of common cultural icons of Memphis without the cliche of actual photographs. Representations of the objects, such as barbecue and music notes, against a uniquely designed background of graphical and textural objects will present a dynamically themsles poster for the event.

At the moment, there is still a divide between the left and right, which will be solved with the inclusion of secondary objects. Textual changes will include a better placement for the location listing, as well as a start/end date for the show. Typographic hierarchy and detailing will change with the inclusion of one of the fonts listed in the post prior, replacing the default Helvetica used for this rough comp.

AG Schoolbook A

Berthold Akzidenz Grotesk BE

Berthold Imogo

Trade Gothic

Folio

Franklin Gothic

Sidewalk (for textural text, not headline or copy)

Trashed (for headline copy)

Turbo Ripped (for textural text, not headline or copy)

21st Century — the Design of…
exhibition of 21st century design with opening lecture by Chuck Anderson

25.Oct.07 / 07.00pm
Rozelle House / 822 Rozelle / Memphis, TN

$15 members / $25 non-members / FREE students (with ID)

sponsored by the AIGA Memphis

I am worried that the "illustartion" I am planning to create may not be a true illustration and cause a confliction within the poster. To counter my fears, I plan to look into other forms of illustration that may work for this poster.

Solution

Instead of focusing on specific imagery of Memphis, focusing on one aspect of that culture can be just as empowering as a physical image. Example: BBQ ribs and music notes.

In the past two days, I’ve narrow my topic to its specific event information. In the spirit of Chuck Anderson’s altered landscapes and the city of Memphis, I’ve tried to narrow my photographic subject area to scenes of specific cultural significance to Memphians that can be presented in a manner similar to Anderson’s technique. These choices include I-40, I-55, the Pyramid, Beale Street, Graceland, Elvis, Sun Records, Midtown, Main St., National Civil Rights Museum/MLK assasination site, Cooper/Young area, Memphis Zoo (specifically the pandas), FedEx, Walnut Grove, Malfunction Junction (I-40/I-240), the Autobahn (Nonconnah Parkway), the Trolleys, and the Mississippi River.

Due to my limited budget and lack of good, cheap stock photo web sites, I’ve narrowed my choices down to these four images (click to see more details). More will come (if I can find anything cheap and worthwhile).

60 thumbnail sketched using grid systems to plan a format for the first poster. 

21st Century Design is a new form of design in its relative history. Combining digital tools and conceptual ideas for marketing and identity, these forms of works blur the bounds of design, art, illustration, photography, and technology. Designer such as Chuck Anderson, Radim Malinic, and Alex Cherry are some of the latest designers in the growing trend of 21st century designers. Their use of color, form, shape, texture, and space bring forth new conceptual forms that are pushing the envelope of creative design.

Examples of works:

Chuck Anderson

Alex Cherry

Radim Malinic 

    goal: design a poster for an exhibiton or lecture regarding 21st century design

    purpose: promote and discuss latest digital trends in 21st century design 

    location: AIGA Seattle, Memphis, or Chicago.

    thoughts: interesting use of city architecture, culture, and identity.

    progress:

        - understand and obtain necessary copy

        - produce working exampe for exhibtion/lecture

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