(NEW) OUGD505 - SB02 - Research - Minimal Colour inspiration

After researching into some modern booklet designs I soon realised that getting the colour way correct for my design may have a very large impact on the overall and some individual aspects of the design both inside and out. 

So I started some research into images that expressed objects and similar events that were created with minimalist colour and tones, and style that most would say is fairly modernist, which is the style I would prefer for SB2.

Pinterest seemed to be the key for this so below are the images that I absolutely loved.

And a few points on why and how they are relevant to my booklet design.

COLOUR

The Image above displays s collection of colours that I find aesthetically pleasing, I'm not sure how but these colours and shades work very nicely together and create a sense of joy, this maybe something to take forwards into the colour of vector shapes. (shaping used to enhance design and structure).

Acknowledging the fact that the colour way is monochrome, the layout of this image is what interests me most. It is beautiful and delicate, it's quite and interesting imager to look at, there is so much detail and the it's the layout which clearly breaks the expectation of what people are used to seeing. The layout is something I will take inspiration forwards to my booklet design.

This photography piece is equally beautiful. The models dark skin contrasts so well with the cover design. The shades of grey are very pleasing and balancing.

I appreciate these shades and I may possibly take them into my design as inspiration

The same again for these shades

I find the negative space works well with the image of Londons network and the monochrome colour way creates a fairly modern design which would also work well for my booklet design.

I adore this product design. The chalky deep grey is a wonderful hue combined with the deep greens from the herbs and olives, really makes for a beautiful combination, very modernist.

The shades of greys in this image are very calming and express maturity.

HOMEWEAR STYLE

I also came across these images of modernism and minimalism being brought into peoples homes. These monochrome shades make for a very beautiful and calming space. Drawing so much attention to detail, layout and material.

The images above display shades that I would like to take forward into my booklet design as inspiration of modern design and layout.

(NEW) OUGD505 - SB02 - Research - Modern Booklet Design

I would like to go for a more modern design style for this new response.

I have come across some very neat websites that display very large collections of beautiful and modern Booklet designs, all with different kinds of binding, finishes, color etc. 

The first website I like is

https://designmodo.com/25-clean-modern-brochures-examples/

A post created by either a designer or researcher featured some very nice examples, a few of which I downloaded to keep.
How ever this one below is by far my favorite out of the collection. The layout, color and the quality of image behind the text are absolutely amazing. I assume that the booklet has something to do with nature which seems very clear on each page. 

I'm sure I am very used to designing something so enhanced on each page, however, this example definitely wants to make me experiment with color and image size more.

The next website I came across is a blogging website. A more independent post with many strongly designed examples.

http://jayce-o.blogspot.com/2014/01/examples-of-modern-booklet-designs.html 

DESIGN 01

This style of the design, I feel definitely represents modernism at it's best, the use of white space is very effective on the displayed pages and such use of white space really draws attention to the elements of image and text. The monochrome colour choice really compliments the maximised use of white space also.

DESIGN 02

Equally just as impressive is this booklet design above. The first element to draw my attention is the stock colour choice, (pastelised pink) which massively boosts the quality of this booklets appearance as it is defies expectation of normal white stock. The layout within the featured pages are very similar to that of the previous design. However because of the stock colour choice, much more attention is brought to the separation of the displayed images and then the positions of text which follows on the next page. A definite example of clean, modern design.

DESIGN 03/04

     

  

      

The above designs are just as beautiful. Again the use of white space is so complimentary to the images and the text. In design 03 the monochrome colour way fit's so well with the dreamy pink stock and almost creates a sense of secrecy, a very inviting trait for any design. Design 04 is beautifully impressive, the balance of text and image on the displayed inner pages is perfect and the front cover is simplistic and modern, the cover colour choice (print orange) creates a very zen impression to the booklet.

DESIGN 05

       

This booklet is by far the best from the collection (personal choice) The displayed booklet cover is stunning from the colour way to the layout, it is the perfect example of aesthetically pleasing design and modernism. The choice in colour compliments the image at it's best. The displayed inner pages are mostly autumnal coloured images, the overlapping style really makes for something effective and somehow, comforting to the eye.


The examples of modern booklet design above, are examples that I will definitely be taking inspiration to aid my booklet design process.

(NEW) OUGD505 - Studio Brief 02 - New Response Design Idea

For my third attempt of a response to studio brief 02 I have decided that I will be working on something that has a lot more direction and purpose. 

Going through and evaluating different options I decided that I will take the direction of designing an effective booklet that has the ability to inform and influence.

I will keep the subject the same, as I do not see any other reason as to why I should look for a new global issue to work on. I feel that the current Issues in Chechnya have an emotional effect on many people as well as myself, I would like to keep the subject the same to battle against homophobic behavior and to create awareness of the issue.

I would like this booklet design to be much stronger than the previous poster designs which were created. The key to this is to use information from trusted sources which are real and raw, information which really paints the picture in just a few lines of text. Combining this quality of writing with modern design could possibly be the perfect response for SB2.


#CHECHNYA
#BOOKLET
#MODERNISM

OUGD505 - SB02 - Development and Final designs

After carrying out research into art method of Russian Constructivism, The issues in Chechnya and research into design that inspires and informs I have managed to work on and complete a series of posters which I feel really represent Chechnya in a new and fresh way whilst also having the ability to inform people of the issues currently taking place.

The first design expresses method of Russian Constructivism in it's strongest form.

I really love how this design has turned out, it is definitely one of my favorites. I have really tried to use the power of contradiction to give this design an edge. By incorporating a manipulated image of the Chechnya's leader in a style layout which would seem he is supporting gay people rather than abusing and killing them along with A Russian design method and my choice in caption really makes for a design which I at a personal level would be happy to represent myself.

 

The second poster design of this series has a lighter use of Russian Constructivism and instead expresses a much more emotional design, one which emulates the 'idea' in which I imagine the victims of homophobic abuse in Chechnya to feel and using empathy to imagine how I would feel if it was myself going through the same issues which thankfully I am not.

The final design is uch different to the first two, mostly because it focuses on the use of text rather than the use iof image to express a message. I have design this poster by manipulating tect to represnt cage bars. These cage bars in essnce express the current state of the country, and what The coun try of Chechnya actuallt feels like to a lot of gay en who have no escape and must suffer with the constant fear of being abused. I kept this desdign black and white becvause I rerally wnated to draw attention towards the avtual text and the image in creates and expresses. I think it is really important to see Checnya as it is.. A prsion for many thousands of people.

OUGD505 - SB01 - Leeds Indie Food Festival digital design

After experimenting with different typefaces and images, I feel that I have completed the digital poster design for this studio brief. I am pretty excited to take my design to the next stage which will be screen printing in gold and silver. 

I have created the design with simplicity and having the ability to draw attention to the design in mind. 

I feel that I have created something which expresses a different style from my usual outcomes. 

Mostly because I have tried to revolve the design around the word 'Indie', creating something more individual and different to what you would normally expect to see. the best part of the design I think is the onion in the middle, I think an onion is such a simple thing, a vegetable that is used in so many 100's and 100's of dishes and meals, and for that reason, I think it is the best piece of biological matter to represent this poster.

I will now be taking this design to the next stage which is screen printing.

OUGD505 - SB02 - Research - Designs that inform and inspire

I believe that it is important, with a subject like the current situation in Chechnya for responsive designs to be able to inspire and inform people about what is happening.

What really makes a design informative and inspiring?

I decided to do a little research

I have found a lot of amazing examples of inspiring and informative poster designs online, all with different subjects and messages, but each has an extremely innovative design.

I liked this design because of how the subject and images contrast with the colors that are being used. Because of the cool blues, the white icons and text are very visible and noticeable.

I really love this design, I instantly feel a sense of calmness just from looking at it. It's such a minimalist design yet you can tell straight away that it is bringing attention to forests and nature.

I believe this design has something to do with architecture, however, the design is fairly beautiful, not as simplistic but the use of color and crossing lines is very effective and eye catching. It shows to be representing data in a very colorful way.

I instantly thought 'this design is ace', the message alone is credible and the flowing lines that make up the phrase just ooze's inspiration.

This poster design is definitely one of the most inspiring that I have come across, It is representing how speech has the ability to end and prevent wars/violence. However, by keeping the color use neutral, and combining images which not only represent objects of war but also objects of speech, it makes for an extremely effective design which can inspire thousands of people.

I like this design because of the beautiful, articulated text and line use. It is a very beautiful design which I believe would work well with any color in the spectrum. 

Effective, inspiring and simplistic 

As a lover of good coffee, I downloaded these designs as soon as I saw it. I just think it's brilliant. Clearly, a scale to show the levels and strengths of coffee bean roasting. The designs and the colors which mimic the exact color of coffee which the beans produce are beautiful and make for very informative pieces of art.

Another brilliant simplistic design. I favor towards the message mostly, however, the style of design is fairly inspiring and expresses a personal theme.

I really love this piece. The subject is 'The oldest trees in the world'. I absolutely love how graphic design has been used to identify the age, location, and types of trees on our planet. All within a pastel dark green background which draws the most attention to the informative design.

Clean, modern and the colors are fairly effective.

All together I am really keen on all of the above designs, as it shows how effective, cleverly graphic design can be when it comes to informing and inspiring.

I feel that this kind of creativity ca definitely be applied to my graphic response to the issues in Chechnya.

OUGD505 - SB02 - Further research in Chenchya

Carrying in my research into the events in Chechnya.

Research and news reports show that Chechnya's rulers deny the alleged abuse towards gay people in the country. However, a recent report which I have found shows that gay men are seeking refuge in other countries because they are scared of the what is happening to other gay men in Chechnya. I believe that if there really was not such a situation taking place like the ruler stated then gay men would not be fleeing to other countries to try for safety.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39974512

There are currently 5 countries in the world who are offering support to gay men in Russia.

One of the countries has stated that by doing this and helping these men, they are also sending a message to Russia, 'we are helping your citizens who's rights have been abused'.