Colours in Culture

off topic but maybe handy for future projects... link

font choice diagrams

Interesting Article

I found this on Yahoo! News. I thought it was very interesting and has a lot to do with what we as designers have to keep in mind sometimes.

HERE

art of the title

check this link out: http://www.artofthetitle.com/
read this 
and this
sherlock homes
and this blog always has great stuff: http://motionographer.com/

twitter-ers and tweeters

how to brand you twitter space.

cool program for speech project

found this really cool software that turns lyrics into kinetic typography. i dont think it would really count if we used it, but it would probably be fun to play with on the side. enjoy!

work book inspiration

check these out LOVELY (don't rip them off just be inspired)
http://www.typolabor.de/

more infographics

we are done with info graphics but for those of you who like them and like to keep resources...
link: 30-examples-of-creative-infography

Letterpress: pressing letters

Pressing Letters is an effort to catalog and promote creativity in our expanding letterpress community. Studios and individuals are invited to submit letterpress work, references, links or anything else that would be beneficial to others.

We (design department) has a great letterpress class, and once you learn how to do it you can always use the lab. Class is Friday mornings, counts as an design elective. If you are looking for a summer class there will also be a letterpress/bookarts class offered.

KU senior project on DieLine

Danielle Dragan's senior project is featured on DieLine check it out.
student-spotlight

this weeks inspiration...

2x4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtFgsaejEmA
http://www.2x4.org/

bookcover project

is over but you should still check these out.
http://jimtierneyart.com/index.html

graphing time

thinking about time

How can you show time? Is it linear or does it move both horizontally and vertically... Does time intersect, or loop, overlap? Did each event cause the next one? a reaction, an advancement? What are important dates/milestones? How do they look different than the other dates. How do you show time in using scale, color, foreground background shifts...

data flow 2 (check out the preview)
http://www.improving-visualisation.org/visuals

muriel cooper

Inspiration...

I was searching for good examples for our next project and came across the website of BryanChristieDesign. Some interesting über real illustrations that may inspiring for your bookcovers. check out the site

random tid bit.

ive been really getting into packaging design over winter break and in the spare time that i have now during the semester.

I know you all probably have seen LovelyPackaging but this particular LINK was really cool.
thought id let you know!

kinetic series

all relate visually

blog to check out

for those who check out design blogs regularly, this one is a good one that a senior just showed me. Tad has been featured in the past as well as BR, http://www.designworklife.com/

concept statements: simplified

make a compound word: define words: make lists.
example:
harshnature
define harsh
define nature
then think of words that express harsh
and words that express nature

so for me i am fine if your concept is a hybrid word, definitions and a list.

remember when we are looking at your designs we will see your concept and use your concept do determine if your covers are successful.

successful concept statements

Learn to face your worst fears, and make it out alive. You never know when you might find yourself in the epicenter of a massive explosion, being sucked under waves in icy waters, inhaling the sweaty breath of a t-rex, or plummeting down a deafening waterfall in a capsized canoe. It's best to be prepared for any disaster that might befall. The more obscure, the better. No threat is too minor to be addressed. You can think quickly on your toes in the midst of even the most terrifying calamity. Surging adrenaline propells you to take charge and escape. When everyone else is screaming in panic, you’re cool and composed in the face of danger. You won't even consider joining the body count.

remember: concept is the big idea behind the series, captures the mood, tone, feeling of the series. you should read it and images come to mind. you should be able to give someone your concept statement and they would find just the right images for you...

When I say a bright summer's day what comes to mind? A time of innocence? Or days spent by the creek. or completely different: an island of dread and fury...