Wednesday, April 25, 2012

A 19 Research And Inspiration

I really like this one because
of how the designer made the card.
The part that really stood out was how
the card is giving information
once you peel the paper back.
I like this one because of
how the designer designed
the burger. Its very
creative and original.
I like this one because
of how the card is made.
I really like how the end
kinda folds in to cover up
the information.

I like this one because
of how the designer
used Google in the card
design. Its very original.

I like this one because of
the colors used for the text. 



I like this one because
of how the designer
used the colors. I really
like how the designer
used like a coffee type
color for the text and then
used a gray-ish like color
for the background.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Stationery Package

Stationery Package-The printed pieces that a company utilizes for communication purposes. When establishing a business, it is very important that all communications are well coordinated and that the message of the organization is presented always. Includes business card, letter head and even. An essential part of a stationery desgin. When you had someone your business card, they will form an immediate opinion about your company. Your business card does more tell people how to find you: it says something about your company- its mission, its culture, and its goals. Everything from the colors, fonts, the texture, shade. Typically includes: logo, company name, employee names, title, phone number, fax number, email address, company address and web address. Design tips: must be 2"x3.5", horizontal OR vertical orientation, check for accuracy, check for unity ... continuity among other pieces.

Letterhead- a printed piece of paper used to send letters memos, etc.Includes: logo, company name, company address, phone number, fax number and web address. Design Tips: must be 8.5" by 11", must be vertical orientation, must leave room to write the letter, memo, etc- big empty space in middle, check for accuracy, and check for unity...continuity among other pieces.

Envelope- the packing contains the letter/form when being mailed. standard: 10 envelope. Typically Includes: logo, company name and company address. Design Tips: must be 9.5" by 4.125", horizontal OR vertical orientation, must leave for recipient's address and stamp, check for accuracy and check for unity...continuity among other pieces.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

A 18 research & inspiration

I like this one because
only the S is white while all
of the other letters are in blue.

I like this wordmark because all
the words are connected together by
the white shapes on the side.

I like this wordmark because
only the I is white while the
other letters are black.

I like this wordmark because all of
the letters are connected together
and have a white line going through
all of the letters.

I like this wordmark because all
of the letters are different color and
only 2 colors repeat.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Assignment 17 Research And Inspiration

I like this one because I
like how the artist made
the basketball seem like
it was on fire going through
the ring.

I like this one because I like how
the artist used the shoe's name
in the logo going around in a
circle.
I like this one because of how the
artist incorporated the name of
the shoe into the logo.



I like this one because I how the artist used the animal
puma jumping over the company name.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Logo Types

  • Logotype is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition. 
  • Commonly referred to as a logo.
  • Numerous inventions techniques have contributed to the contemporary logo.
  • As the industrial revolution developed in the 18th and the 19th centuries, photography, and lithography(an early method of printing) contributed to the boom of an advertising that integrated typography and imagery together on the page.
  • At the same time, typography itself was undergoing a revolution form and expression that expanded.
  • Less is more!
  • Logo design is an important area of graphic design, and one of the most difficult to perfect.
  • This is because logos are meant to represent compaines' brands or corporate identities and foster their immediate customer recognition.
  • Less is more because real people in real life situations do not stare and analyze logos.
  • They just do a quick glance.
  • Logos need to be simple.
5 PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE LOGO DESGIN:
  • Simple (Nike swoosh) (Less is more)
  • Memorable (Unexpected, unique)
  • Timeless (Effective in 10, 20, 50 years?)
  • Versatile (Able to be put on t.v.)