I need blood...

This picture is perfect for the Halloween season! This looks like the guitar is crying blood, however I like this picture because it make you wonder why is there blood when he is playing the guitar? Did he kill someone? Why did the designer decide to cut his face out of the picture? This add to the mysterious nature of the picture. Nice!

Happy Halloween!

Illustrated Designs

I like these illustrated designs because they give me creative inspiration. I particularly like the Mr. Hyde poster. I think it was masterfully created considering he as two personalities. I also like the bike and map illustration. I thought it was thought provoking, it made me want to read the poster for more information. Isn't that the reason why we design...

Source: Communication Art April/2013

good use of photography

There are 6 keys to art directing an amazing photo shoot-Those jaw-dropping photos in your favorite magazines and catalogs make it all look so effortless. But there is a lot of effort that is put into a photo shoot. Below are the 6 keys.
1.Have a vision
2. Earn client by-end
3.Plan, plan, plan
4. Expect the unexpected
5.Choose photographers wisely
6.Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Source: HOW Magazine 07/13

Award Winning Packaging

 

Today, I want to highlight awarding winning package designs. As you can see here are some of the best package designs in the industry. My favorite design would have to be the skull that's incorporated within the package design. COOL!  My pictures come for How Magazine  May/2013 Issues and Communication Arts Magazine July-August/2013 Issues

Award winning design

 

This Award winning illustration was designed to commemorate the classic shows on CBS. These shows were some of the most celebrated show of all time according to communication art magazine. I like the use of colors and the iconic symbols used to convey the classic shows on CBS. Brilliant!   

 

Designer/Illustrator: Ty Mattson ( Irvine, Ca.)

Communication Art Magazine: October 2013

 

Award Winning Design

 

I found this award winning design in How Magazine. I thought this design was very creative and I also liked the designer's attention to detail.  Working with the factory theme, the designer created three different floors each representing technology, creativity and entrepreneurship being manufactured. I think this design has a nice flow and would catch the eye of any person.  

 

Source: How Magazine, July 2013

Creating Rhythm

The designer has created rhythm by using repetition illustrated by the red and strip dresses through out the design. By the way, does anyone else think this looks like a question mark?