Styles in Graphic Design

Bauhaus
















The Bauhaus advertisement is a representation of abstract forms. The simple shapes, along with the 3 dimensional forms beside it, give it an off balance composition. The text allows your eye to follow the larger font then read the smaller fonts to see what it is all about. The colors are very basic, which gives does not attract the eye at first.


Pop Art



















This advertisement relates to pop art because of the use of color, text and format. The bold colors as well as the product give a since of playfulness to this ad. Line is used in this document by the way the text is lined up in the center. The font attracts the eyes and gives character to this composition. Andy Warhol is a great example of pop art.

Retro Modern



















Retro-modern advertising consists of strong images that are cartoonist or very animated. I chose this ad because the colors, objects and composition caught my eye instantly. The large swirly blue shape caught my attention and i felt as if i was reading a comic book as well as the text.


Nostalgic Remix



















This ad uses this kind of graphic design but only in the background and it is kinda hard to see. I don't know if this counts as nostalgic. The patterns in the sky of circles and other abstract forms make it a well working ad. The text is large to allow the reader to understand who and what is it representing. I also like the bright colors in this ad.

Second Try

Using Illustrator

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After

Peculiar Parallelism

The goal is to develop a convincing correlation between nature and the man made. My nature object was a gumball and my man-made object was a bow. I was inspired by the DKNY ad and pursued a blurred effect with a crisp object in the center. My composition looks nothing like my two objects which adds an effect that makes you wonder what the objects were in the first place, i am very pleased with it.

Playing Around

I got my Adobe CS3 software today and was so excited to learn more and play around with it. I decided to make a composition of different colored and types of flowers to make a collage. I really like how it turned out in both forms and can't wait to learn how to use more techniques in Photoshop.

Function and Purpose Magazine Spreads

I chose this magazine spread from "The Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom" magazine. Peak Performance appealed to my attention because I am fascinated with kitchens. The wooden beams were the focal point that drew me into this spread. Having two different views of the kitchen and the view looking out into the fields, made me want to know what was so special about this kitchen. The title was large enough to catch my attention, following the article which gave interesting information about the coming of this magnificent kitchen.


"Architectural Digest" was chosen for the second spread, which was called Design in the Family. This spread emphasized a fabric, called Duralee, which has grown over the years. The colors of the fabric and the arrangement of furniture drew my attention to this spread. The integration of the visuals gave me an understanding as to what it represents. The first thing that I looked at was the large center pillow rather than the text above. The margins are different on both sides which makes the spread feel like two separate pages rather than one complete page; it also gives a nice contrast. The vertical column on the left gives a brief concept and picture that gives an idea as to what this article is about.


This magazine spread is different from any others, it comes from "Coastal Living" and features Tommy Bahama. The spread is does not use the boring white pages but printed textured pages with decorative outlines. The bedroom furniture displays the same look as the page which is an important factor when advertising products; thats what drew me in. The whole layout has a topical feeling, even the text. The text section uses other fonts which allows character to the spread as well as to the designer. I think this spread is well designed because it is unlike any other spreads and catches the attention as soon as you turn the page.

Moods a Many

Tranquil was my mood, which means relaxed, peaceful, calm, and quiet. I chose pictures that represented my mood and i also chose pictures of places i like to be to relax. I oriented the pictures symmetrically to keep a calm order as well as having contrasting colors opposite of each other.

Pattern Perception

It is a flower, or a snowflake, a sun or an asterisk?
You decide...

Computing in Architectural DesignIAR 212

Past Present and Future

Throughout the decades, the computer has traveled through many stages of life as well as technology. Computing plays a big role, whether it is for a simple structure or a complex monumental structure. Technology has increased greatly throughout the years, making our lives simpler. Living in 2008 and imagining what computing is today, it seems unimaginable to see how technology and computing will work in 10 years.

The roles of computing in design today results in the life of every human being. From expecting the doors at Harris Teeter to open automatically to being able to access Internet anywhere there is phone reception on the iPod touch. Computing has made life easier, simpler and more accessible then from the past. There is no particular skill known to be able to use computers and they are located in most households as well as libraries, which is why people use them. It is convenient to your schedule and allows you to explore, create or manage it anytime you want, especially since wi-fi is located in most coffee shops, restaurants and outdoor parks. It is amazing as to all the programs created to suit different needs of people whether you are interested in video games or architecture; there are software programs that will fit the need of anyone. The roles of computing have changed from being strictly a working method to an everyday method that is used for everything by everyone.

It is unbelievable to look back 10 years ago and to remember what was the “it” item to have. I remember getting a green game boy for my birthday. I thought it was so cool because I had that “it” gadget, but considering it had a black and white color screen as well as it was bulky and it had an awkward form, I did not know any better. Now, handheld games are more advanced because the way technology has formed. Not knowing what other new gadgets could be invented makes me wonder how technology will be in 10 years. It is moving and growing at such a fast pace, who knows what is next to come in the future. I feel that we are thinking and producing more products with the environment in mind, keeping them “green.” Computer software will be so advanced that actual structures will look so realistic you will have to take a double look. I cannot imagine the future, but I feel that it can only get better to help people and also the environment.

Overall in the article “Computing in Architectural Design,” computing has been used since the ancient times in some shape and form. From using a straightedge and compass to creating a multi-million dollar structure using CAD software, computing is important to everyone and with technology rising, the future is unexpected as to what will be introduced next.