WEEK 4

READING - 

Graphic Design: The New Basics

Modularity, Grid, Pattern, Diagram

• 'A module is a fixed element used within a larger system or structure.'
• Even with a plain piece of ordinary paper, the book shows you can still create an exciting, dramatic effect. 
• 'Typography is mostly an act of dividing a limited surface' Willi Baumeister
• Grids are important to achieve symmetrical and unsymmetrical content. There are different types of grids which I have demonstrated in week 1 and 2's homework, such as page grids, broken grids, calendar grids etc.
• 'Surface pattern is creating a vibrant discourse'
• All patterns come from isolated elements (dots), linear elements (stripes) and the criss-crossing elements (grids).  

PRESENTATIONS -

• 90s Club Culture, The Designers Republic
• Joshua Davis -
  

HOMEWORK - 

1) One of the posters I find inspiring by its colours and shapes. I also quite like the typography but I think for my project I want bold text.

Below I tried copying an album cover by Peter Saville, I think it turned out alright but I could improve on adding the shading and text. I personally don't like the colours as they are quite clashing and a bit uncomfortable to look at. 

2) Practising on Illustrator: