Friday, October 5, 2007

Form n Space Floral blocks

Hey!

Anyone find the 8 x 8 blocks?

If you are stuck you have options.
- You can glue [elmer's is fine] smaller sizes together
or
- You can get the next size down which is about 5 x 5.

**** The 5x5x5 blocks are available at Micheal's! Thanks Meghan!
Get one for class . A 5x5x5 block will suffice.

The benefit of the larger block is that you have more room to work, since the medium doesn't allow a lot of detail.

Let me know by commenting to this post.

thanks,
T

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Foam Blocks for Form N Space

This came in from Katie;

superwalmart, not regular walmart, seems to be the only place that has the 8in cube. the one in pinellas park had a place on the shelf for them, but they were sold out. so it is possible to get them, but just may take some driving to find one in stock. katie

If you find a source, post it here as a comment to help everyone.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Type is lost in the abyss



This layout is from a CD. I like the lines created by the crowd and the goofy brush strokes, however I think that the type is too easily lost in the confines of the design. This totally bums me out. _Chris Rambo

Monday, September 10, 2007

grid


There are so many different things on this page it could have been crowded and hard to read, but it's not because they used a grid layout. There's also a diagonal line created by the text blocks that draws your eye down. The leading is equal in both text blocks, which makes it easier to read. This ad also uses negative space well. There's just enough to catch your eye without the page looking empty.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

poor 'n' dangerous


I thought this might be appropriate since were developing cd layouts this is part of a fold out booklet for Big L's 1995 debut album. note the very dated typography.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

happy place


The grid layout here is very effective. The top left photo block has the most detail and is where your eye naturally begins reading. The text and the other large picture lead your eye down and over, helped by the diagonal arrangement. Then the two smaller pictures point your eye over to the text at the bottom.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Chart a course (JVC)


This image is amazing. It works very well in pushing the point
of how realistic the HD is. It is almost impossible to tell the difference between the TV and the scenery. The text is kind of small but works with the add and JVC pops at the bottom of the add

Sunday, August 26, 2007



The leading is smaller than the font size, which I guess designers do all the time, but usually they do it when the lower word doesn't have any ascenders. It's a little distracting. Too bad because the layout is pretty good, considering it's a magazine cover. Not cluttered like they usually are, although it seems they couldn't resist using different fonts. At least they stuck with a color scheme.

Saturday, August 25, 2007


I like the simplicity and grid system organization of this layout. I also like the color choice. This was an article in GQ magazine very informative.
-WMullady

what attracted me to this layout was the font. ummm yeah............. definitely the font.
-Will Mullady

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Week 7 is Upon Us

Hello;

I have been monitoring your posts and to those who have indulged, thank you.
However there are still many who have not participated.

I have just sent out re-invites to join.
[That is to those who have actually followed my instructions and asked]

There is NO excuse for not participating.
Ignorance may be bliss, but it doesn't ensure a passing grade.

T

Monday, August 20, 2007

contrast


I like the use of complementary colors, it's very eye-catching.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

blank page




This is a good example of using a blank page to catch the reader's attention. It does have some visual interest with the tiles at the bottom.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007


In this ad for Burton Snowboards I like the geometrical layout it gives flow to the ad and helps them incorporate so many pictures into one layout.

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Tickle U!

This layout really does scream little kid.
I hope a little kid doesn't look at this though, its damaging my eyes, and I'd hate to see what it would do to a childs.