I made a mockup of my Chicago poster for my portfolio. I consider the poster itself done, I'm just wondering what you guys think of the digital mockup. Should the bricks stay or go? Maybe scale them in so that the poster looks bigger? Thanks!
note: the project itself was to take a popular movie and make a poster from a specific art style. I chose to imitate Saul Bass's style, and the content was inspired by the iconic Cell Block Tango scene in the movie.
I think the bricks are fine for this poster but I do think you can scale them down a little bit. But other than that this looks great overall!
ReplyDeleteI actually remember your project because I think the professor showed it as an example to my class. Which means, its a really great piece! I love the use of the negative space in this design (the black) because it all flows together to create beautiful shapes. I really admire that. I wouldn't do anything to change this, honestly.
ReplyDeleteS - The bricks do play a role in our understanding of the urban setting. However, they look so clean! Was Chicago like this - no way. I wonder if you darken them, mess them up a bit, and allow them to "sit back" behind the poster visually they will become more subtle, and allow your poster to clearly dominate the design. So - I don't think it is the size of the bricks... I think it is their color and value that could/should be reconsidered. Nice Saul Bass inspired work.
ReplyDeleteSiobhan,
ReplyDeleteI remember this piece from class! Everything about this poster is nicely done - the colors, the typeface, and just the overall layout. The gun pointing downward to draw the audience down to the names... It is a great piece! I do agree with Coni about adding a little bit of grunge to the bricks to help the poster look more like it is in the environment you described.
Jackie