Sherlock Holmes

I am a big fan of Robert Downey Jr. and the Sherlock Holmes movies so this poster was very appealing to me. I thought it was really cool how the smoke forms a face.

That 70's Show

 

I love the colors used on the poster. I have always like the 70's look, and the first thing I thought of when I saw this was That 70's Show. 

National Museaum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

This poster really speaks for itself. This is a poster for the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Each of the National Museum's logos are displaying a different view of Modern and Contemporary Art.

America

I found this image in Adbusters magazine. This image portrays a very strong message. This is the American flag. When a lot of people think of America, they don't think of the 50 states, they think of some of these 50 brands. These are beginning to represent America.

Heinz Baked Beans

I found this image in Adbusters magazine. I love all the details even though its in black and white. The different use of sans serif and serif fonts is also interesting.

Bilbey Bird

I found this image in Computer Arts magazine. This is an illustration by Ian Bilbey. This was designed for the Paul Smith Display Awards. It was used for certificates for the Japaneses branch of the company's shop display awards. I enjoy the use of bright colors.

Zoobilation

 

I found these images in Communication Arts. They were included in a series created for Seneca Park Zoo's Zoobilation fundraiser. They caught my eye because they are playful and fun.

Cinthia Wen

I found this image in Communication Arts. I was drawn to this picture because of its purpose and meaning. This was designed by Cinthia Wen for AIGA San Fransico. Wen said, "The poster is an interpretation of urban living, it's emotional impact and effects. It is a personal documentation of 21 days/504 hours of living and working in the city which is then translated into design - a visual representation of mood, pulse and sound."

Pantone

 

I found this in Print magazine. This ad is really cool. This is a very nice display to represent Pantone. All the colors on the white background caught my eye.

The Grammys

 

I found these images in Communication Arts. They were designed for the Grammys. I thought they were so creative. They are very eye catching.

Materfile

     I found this image in Print magazine. It is an advertisement for Masterfile.com. The bright colors caught my eye. It is very unique and creative.

A Summer in Sanctuary

     I found this image in Communication Arts Design Annual 49. This picture intrigued me because it is so simple, but it completely shows what the play is about. It was designed by David Plukert. This was included in a series of poster which also included Hystery of Heat/Spoleum, Mistero Buffo, and The increased Difficulty of Concentration.

Milk-Bone

     I found the image in Communication Art's Design Annual 46. It was included in a series of advertisements for Milk-Bone. I was attracted to it because of the bright red and the large focal point. It was designed by a group of artists. The artists said, "Research shows that 99.99% of dogs don't read. Hence, we opted for a simple visual solution to remind dogs that Milk-Bone creates dog excitement. The other .01% of dogs that do read received a 130-page report chock full of illuminating pie charts, competitive analysis, company stock earnings and detailed history of the product's genesis titled, 'And lo! Let There Be Milk-Bone!' The jury is still out on which approach was more effective." They created their images based on clever and whit that not many people would think of, which makes it unique and appealing. It's purpose is to sell Milk-Bone treats, which it does very well because it shows how happy the dogs are to get a treat, and everyone wants to make their dog happy.