Interesting...font?

Browsing through an issue of InStyle magazine I came across this Borghese ad and it immediately caught my eye because of the words "Do You Fango?" because of the way it was written. My first thought was it was painted on using photoshop or another design software. I then wondered if that was a text face made to look like font. Either way, I really liked how different the letters were versus the designer using a "normal" looking typeface for the ad.

Graphic Design "Look"

I wanted to post this excerpt from an article in an issue from a Cosmopolitan magazine because I found it very interesting in what defines a "graphic designer" type like the author of this column wrote. My guess after reading this would be both of them having mac lap tops in front of them with, sipping lattes, and possessing sort of a boho/hipster look - but then again I am in the graphic design program and I don't like coffee and would describe my style as completely simple and plain.

Eye-Catching Ad

Flipping through the October issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, my eyes were instantly drawn to this Nike Ad because of the distressed font. I love the simplicity of the ad, the colors, and also how the type brings your eyes down to what the Ad is trying to sell, the shoes. 

Not So Favorable Graphic Art

Walking down Green Street, I immediately noticed this sign  - but not for a good reason. The very top "ad" caught my attention because of how terribly the color design was. This could easily be  personal opinion, and others love it, but I found the letters of the word "HOLLYWOOD" blending into the yellow on the top of the design, making it very legible to read. Looking at it was almost like hearing nails on a chalk board for me, so I decided to make this blog about how graphic design can go wrong. 

Blog #1 Dollar Java Coffee Shop

"Dollar Java"

Walking down Green Street, I noticed this sign out of the corner of my eye. Mainly because it is a huge board with little illustration, so my eyes immediately went to it's main focal point which is the name of the coffee shop and the illustration showing what they want to advertise- their dollar cup of copy. I also really like the design of the coffee smoke forming into a dollar!