This is my very first project as a graphic design major at MWCC. It's my "baby." This 11x17-inch poster is my tribute to George Harrison, the spiritual Beatle, on the 10th anniversary of his death (2011). Basically, I played around with hues. Chris, with his eagle eye, caught some alignment issues. However, I haven't corrected these, waiting for additional comments from you. Desi asked if I considered using a "groovier" font for the title, but I wanted what I considered a "respectful" font (Papyrus). Please review.
Virginia - this will be a strikingly colorful piece for your book. Some thoughts:
ReplyDelete1. Heading - it seems a bit crowded up top, I wonder if you'd consider pulling out the second line (George Harrison 1943 - 2001) and using it as a byline under the quote at the bottom. Because that quote really should have a byline.This change can also help the typography in the design... read on.
2. If you take my suggestion, your heading will be "All Things Must Pass" and could be enlarged a bit.
3. The type under the 4 portrait variations currently makes an awkward shape - centered paragraphs often need to be hand "turned" to make better shapes.
However, is centering this quote the best option? Are there other options?
And, have you considered using a compatible/contrasting font for the quote to add some more interest to the typography of the page? Could this be where you consider a font from the same era as the pictures (late 1970s, right?). How can you be more expressive with this phrase? Are there some words that could/should be emphasized by playing with smaller and larger pt sizes?
Take a look at this webpage for inspiration:
https://ninapalazzo.wordpress.com/tag/typography/
4. Using George's name and dates for a byline is a more subtle way of approaching this as a memorial piece - in my opinion. A bit classy, like he was in life. If you don't agree, that's ok - but then I'd still suggest you reduce that line in the heading, to be more of a subhead than part of the main heading.
Hope this helps.
I love the images and colors, Virginia! Have you considered using a different font at the bottom? I agree with Coni's comments about the type at the bottom. I might play with the typography more to match the wonderful use of the images.
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