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TRENDS AND DESIGNERS
Sketch/ Hand-drawn Design
Hand-drawn design is not exactly new on the horizon, but we all know that it is still on the fringes of graphic design. Despite design software gives the option of use the sketch as a tool, many designers admire the style but are afraid to create their own sketches because of the “I can’t really draw” attitude. The computer-based graphic design has replaced a lot of sketch design and old style techniques; however, we can look back and use those hand-based techniques to enhance our computer skills.When we look at hand-drawn websites, posters or cover magazines among others,we will notice that most of our fellow designers can’t draw. These designs are not exactly headed to an art museum, but they do convey a sense of whimsy, and blur the line between cold design and personal interaction. If we can doodle, we can sketch.
Retro is a culturally outdated or aged style, trend, mode, or fashion, from the overall postmodern past, but have since that time become functionally or superficially the norm once again. The use of "retro" style iconography and imagery interjected into post-modern art, advertising, mass media, etc. has occurred from around the time of the industrial revolution to present day.
Retro designs are here to stay. Although a lot of the design community admires retro design, it can be difficult to fully embrace this style without coming across “undone.” The key to retro designs is to be inspired by its tone and underlying playfulness. Retro design will be expanded as designers find new ways to honor vintage art.
Sketch/ Hand-drawn Design
Hand-drawn design is not exactly new on the horizon, but we all know that it is still on the fringes of graphic design. Despite design software gives the option of use the sketch as a tool, many designers admire the style but are afraid to create their own sketches because of the “I can’t really draw” attitude. The computer-based graphic design has replaced a lot of sketch design and old style techniques; however, we can look back and use those hand-based techniques to enhance our computer skills.When we look at hand-drawn websites, posters or cover magazines among others,we will notice that most of our fellow designers can’t draw. These designs are not exactly headed to an art museum, but they do convey a sense of whimsy, and blur the line between cold design and personal interaction. If we can doodle, we can sketch.
Ghost Patrol is a self-taught artist who has moved from the field of stencil art to exhibit his drawing-based creations worldwide. He works with whatever media he can find, including but not limited to spray cans, paper, pens, markers, wood clay and so on. His illustrations are mainly expressions of dreams, nightmares and sometimes look as children books.
Stuart Campell
An interactive designer and illustrator, Campbell is best known for his online futuristic comic book Nawlz; an inspired method of storytelling, encompassing animation, illustration, music and interactivity. His animations and overall illustrating capabilities are amazing. His imagination is endless and without boundaries. Even his outfit screamed artistic brilliance and often misunderstood genius. Campbell “breaks fresh ground with its inventive combination of text, illustration, music, animation and interactivity”(AGIdeas). Despite the technology he uses for the interactivity, the entire concept it’s based on the sketching and illustration style.
An interactive designer and illustrator, Campbell is best known for his online futuristic comic book Nawlz; an inspired method of storytelling, encompassing animation, illustration, music and interactivity. His animations and overall illustrating capabilities are amazing. His imagination is endless and without boundaries. Even his outfit screamed artistic brilliance and often misunderstood genius. Campbell “breaks fresh ground with its inventive combination of text, illustration, music, animation and interactivity”(AGIdeas). Despite the technology he uses for the interactivity, the entire concept it’s based on the sketching and illustration style.
Retro
Retro is a culturally outdated or aged style, trend, mode, or fashion, from the overall postmodern past, but have since that time become functionally or superficially the norm once again. The use of "retro" style iconography and imagery interjected into post-modern art, advertising, mass media, etc. has occurred from around the time of the industrial revolution to present day.
Retro designs are here to stay. Although a lot of the design community admires retro design, it can be difficult to fully embrace this style without coming across “undone.” The key to retro designs is to be inspired by its tone and underlying playfulness. Retro design will be expanded as designers find new ways to honor vintage art.
Rico Lins
Brazilian designer and art director Rico Lins has forged a distinguished career creating work for print, film, new media and branding projects all around the world. Using techniques from old school to the latest graphic resources he highlights the importance of art and illustration. His posters perfectly fit in the 1960’s era as well as they look great in a postmodern museum.
Michael Mabry
From USA, “graphic designer and illustrator Michael Mabry has dedicated his career to creating visual images that challenge the mind and touch the heart” (AGIdeas). In his work we can find his particular interest in European advertising posters from the 1920’s through to the 1960’s. Again, the use of collage and hand drawing show his preference for old techniques, however, he combine perfectly the use of this retro style with the latest technology.
CONCEPT EVALUATION
Chico y Rita by Javier Mariscal
Javier Mariscal is a Spanish artist and designer whose work has spanned a wide range of mediums, ranging from painting and sculpture to interior design and landscaping. His current and latestproject is a full-length cartoon called Chico and Rita. Set in the late 1940s Cuba and New York jazz scene, follows a budding pianist and his young chanteuse lover. The concept behind the film was to show the musical atmosphere between New York and La Havana just before Fidel Castro’s revolution. To create the correct atmosphere of the 1940’s in La Havana and New York, Mariscal based his drawings using hundreds of old imagery from the 40’s and at the first stage was entirely hand drawn. For the character development real actors were used to act the scenes and to record the sound and voices.
The character features were exaggerated with the purpose of give to the film the cartoonish feel. Later on, 3D techniques were used to improve the movement and enhance the visual appealing.
In a world where 3D graphics and big animation studios rule the industry, Mariscal’s latest creation is a refreshing opportunity to see a complete different animated film in technique, story and sense of humor.
In a world where 3D graphics and big animation studios rule the industry, Mariscal’s latest creation is a refreshing opportunity to see a complete different animated film in technique, story and sense of humor.
Sources
Images Nawlz: niceproduce.com/grassroots/20080115/
Image Michael Mabry:blackeiffel.blogspot.com/.../michael-mabry.html
Images of Chico y Rita: urbarc.wordpress.com/
AG Ideas Brochure 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Aboriginal Motifs
Functions and Philosophies
All the Indigenous Australians have the right to own and control their heritage, this heritage includes all the imagery, stories and different types of communication.
The Aboriginal Australians have the right to receive a respectful treatment in any local, state or nacional event. This incluyes a “welcome to country “ address given by an Indigenous custodian of the land.
The Indigenous Australians have a strong link with this country and the land. In the Aboriginal language, the people speak to the country as if it were a person. The country smells, knows, hears, take notice, takes care, is sorry or happy.
There is a similarity to the copyright issues involved when using the names, faces or imagery of people in art across the board. It is necessary to consult the Indigenous community when the circumstances are similar. There is no difference between a pop artist or a writer when a publication of a Indigenous artwork is taking place. For example, the custom of respecting the deceased must be observed. The culture prevents the name of any deceased person being spoken out of a mark of respect for a period of time following the death of that individual.
Moral Rights and Issues
In referencing Aboriginal motifs, it is important to maintain respect to the original style, cultural significance and meaning behind each type of artwork. The following moral rights need to be considered. If the artwork cause offence to a particular individual or indigenous community, if it exposes confidential, personal or sensitive material, if it references a secret form or artwork that should not be publicised. Also to consider, we need to check if the publishing respects the overall integrity of an Indigenous artwork.
Certain styles of Indigenous art originate from particular regions. Also it is offensive to copy images of creative beings without rights under Indigenous laws. Indigenous artists are encouraged to develop their own distinctive style, which draws on their cultural heritage.
Sources:
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/
Protocols for producing Indigenous Australian visual arts
Native American Motifs
The Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since their establishment in 1901, the Indians have won two World Series championships, in 1920 and 1948.
The Cleveland team originated in 1900 as the Lake Shores, when the American League (AL) was officially a minor league. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the major league incarnation of the club was founded in Cleveland in 1901.
Logo history
The team has held a series of primary logos since 1915 as well as logos for events, stadiums, caps, championships and uniforms.
1915-1920
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1921-1927
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1928
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1929-1932
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1933-1945
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1946-1950
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1946-1950
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1988-Present
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Current logo
The team has had a series of logo designs since the1915. Firstly, the logo used a typographic style to represent the City of Cleveland until the now famous cartoon of a Native American Indian called Chief Wahoo. The current logo is an evolution of this character throughout the history. The first Chief Wahoo be was a serious character illustration. Then the character was evolving until something funnier and cartoonish. It is the head of a Native smiling with a traditional feather in his head. The logo hasn’t any typeface and is presented with the trademark symbol. Since 2002 uses a strong and bold stroke around.
The mascot has been accused of reinforcing negative stereotypes about Native Americans, similar to previously discarded mascots. The expression "Wahoo," as a loud yell, can be interpreted in various ways.
I consider the logo as a friendly figure and not an offensive cartoon. However, themes related with religion, cultural believes and strong traditions will always generate controversy. The logo is already an icon for the team, the fans and the City of Cleveland. It was made for the entertainment of their team fans and to create a link between them. Its use for entertainment and visual identity purposes but for sure is going to cause more discussion in the future because always will be someone who consider the logo offensive, demeaning, or racist.
Sources list
Pictures:
http://www.sportslogos.net/team.php?id=57
Information:
Chief Wahoo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Wahoo
Clevelands Indians http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Indians
Controversy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_mascot_controversy
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Melbourne Sports Museum Critiques
Athens 2004 Olympics Logo
Geelong Cats Logo
The new Geelong Cats logo is used in their uniform since 2008. The logo incorporates navy blue in the background and two white lines using the positive and negative space to create the shape of a cat head. The lines are stylized to create the angry cat which represents the team name. The idea is very simple but very well executed. The cats shape is eye-catching.
The logo communicates effectively the feeling and passion for footy, the angry and courage need to win every single match. The intention is to appeal to the fans that want to see their team play with energy and strangeness.
The logo could be classified in the movement of modern art or even graffiti due to its “stencil” technique of using negative and positive space to represent a figure, shape or character. The navy blue used is opaque an strong. The lines also represent the same pattern used in the whole uniform.
Between all the footy teams’ logos, this logo was the one which attract me the most. I think it’s very well designed and I believe it’s going to belong to the team for long time.
Sources
2004 was the first time in over a century that the Olympic Games were held in the land of their origin, Greece. This special occasion required a special logo. The professional logo has a texture watercolour background representing the oceans of this seafaring nation, in the exact same colour blue used in the Greek flag. The wreath of olives, drawn with a white line, represents the traditional prize given to Olympic winners, but the graphic is stylized to give it a modern edge.
This Olympic logo incorporates two symbols: the wreath of olives widely associated with Greece and a texture and crafty blue square. The typeface uses the same blue colour of the background. The result is a stylish image that perfectly represents these Olympic Games.
The style of the logo and the way it was designed could be classified in different art movements. After a brief analysis it can be described as an abstract design. The reason is that the wreath of olives is just a simple representation of a real wreath. It is not a realistic illustration of a wreath or a picture.
I consider the logo as fresh and friendly. It has an inviting and calming effect. It achieved its purpose as the celebration of the return the Olympics to their own land.
This Olympic logo incorporates two symbols: the wreath of olives widely associated with Greece and a texture and crafty blue square. The typeface uses the same blue colour of the background. The result is a stylish image that perfectly represents these Olympic Games.
The style of the logo and the way it was designed could be classified in different art movements. After a brief analysis it can be described as an abstract design. The reason is that the wreath of olives is just a simple representation of a real wreath. It is not a realistic illustration of a wreath or a picture.
I consider the logo as fresh and friendly. It has an inviting and calming effect. It achieved its purpose as the celebration of the return the Olympics to their own land.
Geelong Cats Logo
The new Geelong Cats logo is used in their uniform since 2008. The logo incorporates navy blue in the background and two white lines using the positive and negative space to create the shape of a cat head. The lines are stylized to create the angry cat which represents the team name. The idea is very simple but very well executed. The cats shape is eye-catching.The logo communicates effectively the feeling and passion for footy, the angry and courage need to win every single match. The intention is to appeal to the fans that want to see their team play with energy and strangeness.
The logo could be classified in the movement of modern art or even graffiti due to its “stencil” technique of using negative and positive space to represent a figure, shape or character. The navy blue used is opaque an strong. The lines also represent the same pattern used in the whole uniform.
Between all the footy teams’ logos, this logo was the one which attract me the most. I think it’s very well designed and I believe it’s going to belong to the team for long time.
Sources
Monday, March 15, 2010
Critiquing Tools
Art Vocabulary List
Opaque
1. Impenetrable by light; neither transparent nor translucent.
2. Not reflecting light; having no luster: an opaque finish.
3. Impenetrable by a form of radiant energy other than visible light:
Cross Hatch
1.To mark or shade with two or more sets of intersecting parallel lines.
2. A pattern made by such lines.
3. The symbol (#).
Emphasis
A particular stress of utterance, or force of voice, given in reading and speaking to one or more words whose signification the speaker intends to impress specially upon his audience.
Pattern
A type of theme of recurring events or objects sometimes referred to as elements of a set.
Negative Space
The space around and between the subject(s) of an image. Negative space may be most evident when the space around a subject, and not the subject itself, forms an interesting or artistically relevant shape, and such space is occasionally used to artistic effect as the "real" subject of an image.
Adjective List
Curved
Deviating from a straight line
Flowing
To move or run smoothly with unbroken continuity, as in the manner characteristic of a fluid.
Thick
Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite, usually in the smallest solid dimension; not thin.
Organic
Of, relating to, or derived from living organisms: organic matter. In terms of design with the shape or texture of something organic.
Concave
Curved like the inner surface of a sphere
Sources
http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/contrast/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Opaque
1. Impenetrable by light; neither transparent nor translucent.
2. Not reflecting light; having no luster: an opaque finish.
3. Impenetrable by a form of radiant energy other than visible light:
Cross Hatch
1.To mark or shade with two or more sets of intersecting parallel lines.
2. A pattern made by such lines.
3. The symbol (#).
Emphasis
A particular stress of utterance, or force of voice, given in reading and speaking to one or more words whose signification the speaker intends to impress specially upon his audience.
Pattern
A type of theme of recurring events or objects sometimes referred to as elements of a set.
Negative Space
The space around and between the subject(s) of an image. Negative space may be most evident when the space around a subject, and not the subject itself, forms an interesting or artistically relevant shape, and such space is occasionally used to artistic effect as the "real" subject of an image.
Adjective List
Curved
Deviating from a straight line
Flowing
To move or run smoothly with unbroken continuity, as in the manner characteristic of a fluid.
Thick
Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite, usually in the smallest solid dimension; not thin.
Organic
Of, relating to, or derived from living organisms: organic matter. In terms of design with the shape or texture of something organic.
Concave
Curved like the inner surface of a sphere
Sources
http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/contrast/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Style Time Line
Abstract art
What
Abstract art uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world.
When
Middle 19th Century
Who
Wassily Kandinsky (Russia 1866-1944)
Kazimir Malevich (Russia 1879-1935)
Right picture: Art by Kandinsky
Bauhaus
What
A school in Germany that combined crafts and the fine arts, and was famous for the approach to design that it publicized and taught.
When
1919 to 1933
Who
Walter Gropius (Germany 1883-1969)
Peter Behrens (Germany 1868-1940)
Rigght picture : 1921/2, Walter Gropius's Expressionist Monument to the March Dead
Graffiti
What
Name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti is any type of public markings that may appear in the forms of simple written words to elaborate wall paintings.
When
Graffiti has existed since ancient times.
Who
Bansky – Identity unknown
Carl Nyman-Lives in USA
Righ picture: Art by Bansky (London)
Space Art
What
A general term for art emerging from knowledge and ideas associated with outer space, both as a source of inspiration and as a means for visualizing and promoting space travel.
When
Middle 20th Century
Who
Chesley Bonestell (USA 1988-1986)
Lucien Rudaux (France 1874-1947)
Lucien Rudaux (France 1874-1947)
Right picture : Unknown
Pop art
What
A visual art movement that emerged in the mid 1950s in Britain and in the late 1950s in the United States. Pop art challenged tradition by asserting that an artist's use of the mass-produced visual commodities of popular culture is contiguous with the perspective of fine art.
When
Pop art
What
A visual art movement that emerged in the mid 1950s in Britain and in the late 1950s in the United States. Pop art challenged tradition by asserting that an artist's use of the mass-produced visual commodities of popular culture is contiguous with the perspective of fine art.
When
Middle 20th Century
Who
Andy Warhol (USA 1928-1987)
Eduardo Paolozzi (UK 1924-2005)
Eduardo Paolozzi (UK 1924-2005)
Right picture: Just What Is It that Makes Today's Homes So Different, So Appealing? (1956 Richard Hamilton)
Cubism
What
Avant-garde art movement that revolutionized European painting and sculpture, and inspired related movements in music and literature.
When
20th Century
Who
Pablo Picasso (Spain 1881-1973)
Georges Braque (France 1882-1963)
Right picture: Guernica (1937 Pablo Picasso)
Computer Art 
What
Computer art is any art in which computers played a role in production or display of the artwork.
Computer art is any art in which computers played a role in production or display of the artwork.
When
Middle 1960’s
Who
Manfred Mohr (Germany 1938)
Ronald Davis (USA 1937)
Right picture : Joseph Nechvatal Orgiastic abattOir, 2004
Dada
What
A cultural movement which primarily involved visual arts, literature—poetry, art manifestoes, art theory—theatre, and graphic design, and concentrated its anti-war politics through a rejection of the prevailing standards in art through anti-art cultural works.
When
1916 to 1922
Who
George Grosz (Germany 1893-1959)
Hugo Ball (Germany 1886-1927)
Right picture: Cut Cover of the first edition of the publication Dada by Tristan Tzara; Zürich, 1917
Op Art
What
Also known as optical art is a style of visual art that makes use of optical illusions.
When
Middle 20th Century
Who
Bridget Riley (London 1931)
Josef Albers (1888-1976)
Right picture: Riley, Movement in Squares 1961
Shock art
What
Contemporary art that incorporates disturbing imagery, sound or scents to create a shocking experience.
When
Late 20th Century
Who
Georg Baselitz (Germany 1938)
Zhang Huan (China 1965)
All information from
http://www.wikipedia.com/
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