Tag Archives: posters

The Beginning of the End

Written by . Posted on April 30, 2012. Filed under Advertising, Internships. Tagged , , , , , , . No comments.
design made visual

Hello all!
As my internship with Sodexo and the Temple Dining Services comes to an end, I realize that I learned so much from this experience and gained many positive skills.
First, I’ve learned that art direction of advertising isn’t…

“Design is creativity with strategy.”

Written by . Posted on April 2, 2012. Filed under Advertising, Internships, Print. Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . No comments.
Baker Dave's Sweet Treats Case

Students at Temple see thousands of advertisements on campus each day.  Some are hung on bulletin boards; others are passed out on Liacouras Walk. But the ads and event posters hanging in the Louis J. Esposito Dining Center and the…

Museum Posters

Written by . Posted on February 26, 2012. Filed under Print, Vintage Ads. Tagged , , . 1 Comment.
as photographed by me in Prague.

Someone told me they liked my posts, (causing blushes and heart-eyes and head swelling galore), so now you’re stuck with my ramblings. I’ll try and keep it brief and image-heavy.
I recently came back from a vacation to Europe, my…

Sporting Event Posters

Written by . Posted on December 10, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Issues in Advertising. Tagged , , , , . No comments.
1988Seoul-Olympics-Poster

From an advertising standpoint, sports are always walking a fine line. They attract a large and diverse audience–one that may only have that sport in common, like with the Olympics. They are usually highly traditional, with a complex web of…

Photography vs. Illustration

Written by . Posted on November 30, 2011. Filed under Issues in Advertising, Print. Tagged , , , . No comments.
Fabrik-BW-poster

Although both have their place in posters, sometimes it can be a tough call which to use. The size of the poster/flyer and its placement are factors, and so is the kind of event you are promoting. College party promoters…

Masters of the Poster

Written by . Posted on September 29, 2011. Filed under Print. Tagged , . 3 Comments.
Masters Of The Poster

 
Here are some interesting and useful books to put on your Christmahanukwanzaaka list, for designers but also anyone who needs inspiration for print work.
I like studying classic posters and artists, especially in terms of compositional elements like balance…

Now Showing: A Play on Words!

Written by . Posted on October 3, 2010. Filed under Issues in Advertising, Print. Tagged , , , . 2 Comments.
marmaduke

At some point in your life you’ve been subjected to a pun. Whether or not it hit the mark is subjective.
A pun doesn’t extend you too much comically. It’s generally a pretty safe way to go. If you do falter while using…