This image was found online at Feeds2ReadNet. This poster caught my eye because of the interesting layering and mosaic like imagery on the page. This poster is an advertisement for a specific event that is happening in San Francisco and they use interesting imagery and text to attract you to this piece.
First looking at the imagery, it reminds me of what we have been learning throughout the art nouveau and modern age style of design. There is a bunch of different layering involved to create the textured effect in the background. I enjoy the fact that the page is bordered off with a tan background. The placement of the woman is very grabbing and reminds me of art nouveau when many artists focused on using women in their pieces.
When looking at the text, I have to wonder if that is the best choice of font. I find it very hard to read the words and even looking at it now, I don't think I really know what this poster says. What attracted me to the piece was how abstract it was, but now looking at the text, I don't understand it very well. The choice of sans serif was good, but the stems and other lines interfere with the type and gets distracting. I think this poster would have been better with a different abstract text, just not this one.
3 comments:
I agree with you. The text is very difficult to read. The only words I could really make out were "Jones" & "Circuit 73." I love the layering and detail, but the message is lost in the translation. I think a different font would be beneficial to clearer communication. Interesting textures though.
I really agree that the text is completely lost, however the texture and color palate is very nice. I don't necessarily agree, however, that this is with the current style we are studying. It doesn't have that hand drawn layering feel. Just an image of a woman with some texture.
i think this poster is so dynamic and interesting to look at with all the layers that create a moving texture underneath. also, the typography has a vertical, angled style that works with the movement of the layers to draw your eye across.
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