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I have completed the assignment, but not without a ton of questions. Turning in something I am ok with, but not 100% satisfied that I did everything in the way that I was supposed to. Hopefully we will have an opportunity at some point for further clarification on the finer points. Anyhow, here we go. I put together my composite - the title of which is self-explanatory, but just in case you miss it, it's Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore. Dorothy's house evidently took a wrong turn on the way to munchkinland. I've used 4 images - all of which I found on a Google search and which I will attach separately so you can see the originals. I then added my own text and.....VOILA!
INDIVIDUAL PIX USED BEFORE ANY RETOUCHING:
FINAL COMPOSITE:
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Here are some images that I've assembled that, for one reason or another I either really like or really dislike.
Let's start with one of my favorites this week from the New York Times Magazine's front page earlier today.
You can't really tell in this photo, which I scanned but the background is a really vibrant orange, which I love.
After reading the first 100 or so pages from the Design Basics Index, I can articulate why I think this is appealing.
Obviously, the bubble font directly links to the subject matter. The way it bulges off the page and seems really crowded is an effective way to drive the subject of the piece home and further reiterate the theme of being/feeling too big for your surroundings.
Don't know if the orange color worked for me because it reminds me of that chewy Halloween candy we were never allowed to eat as kids or just some yummy carrot souffle, but whatever the reason, it produces a sharp contrast and for me, is effective. I will try to remember to put this one in my sketch book as it definitely translates better firsthand.
If you click on the link, you can see the image directly on the NY Times site - better color quality.
I am going to place screen shots here from a few websites; the ones with the Flash intros were difficult to capture at the right moment, but you will hopefully get the idea.
For me, simplicity works. I think the Estee Lauder website is appealing because of the clean lines and lack of clutter. Aside from the center image (which changes every few seconds), there is an overall feeling that I find soothing that would make me want to come back into this environment and spend time. This is a good thing.
Following this I will post a screen shot from another site that is the complete antithesis of this one.
Here is a website that belongs to a friend of mine who is a package designer. Aside from the interesting Flash intro, you can take a look at his online portfolio at each of the projects he's worked on. He's won several awards in his field so I guess I'm not the only one who finds his work visually appealing.
Click here to visit the site
Again, simple, clean, elegant.
Finally, I love Architectural Digest. I am in the midst of re-doing my house and so I love looking at this magazine every month. Here's another screen shot from their homepage.
I selected this image not because the website is remarkable (to me, it could be better - this is not a grab of the entire page, but just the portion I like. There are alot of other boxes and graphics...a bit busy) but I like the layout of the kitchen. Bold and I like the way your eye is drawn to the upper cabinets with the glass inserts. Sleek and modern feeling with a just enough warmth.
And finally - yuck. And ironically, called "Great Image Designs".
