The 9 Steps Of Making A Band Poster
Band posters are one of my favourite things to design. Unlike corporate design which must adhere to brand standards and marketing objectives, band posters are free, they are organic, and they allow for more creativity.
We’ve all seen the final version of cool band posters hanging in our favourite pub or bar but very few people outside of the design community have had the opportunity to see the whole process and layers of a band poster. Below are the steps I took to design my latest poster for The Nix Dicksons and Frankie McQueen show on June 19, 2010.
For this poster my creative direction was as follows: tropical theme, feature Zharu the Volcano God, the three bands, sponsors logos, and brief “when” and “where” info.
15 Inspirational Logos
Ask any designer and they will tell you that logos are one of the most difficult things to design. The success of a brand is hanging on one little icon and a few lines of typography. That’s pretty powerful.
Over the years I have collected an enormous amount of design reference materials but now I’m starting to open the doors to my personal collection. Below are 15 of my favourite logos. To the experienced eye many of these logos will be familiar but some have never been seen before.
Let me know which logos you love, and which just don’t do it for you.
11 Of My Favourite Images
As a graphic designer the fate of my work is directly linked to the images I have at my disposal. Great imagery is very powerful, it has the capacity to surprise, horrify, inspire and disgust. Below are my favourite images of all time. This sample of images is drawn from photography, 3D renderings and digitally enhanced photos.
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20 Excellent Law Firm Websites
Law firm websites tend to be quite conservative in an effort to build trust, prestige and a sense of security. This week I’ve researched some of the worlds largest law firms and hand picked my personal favorites. The websites are still conservative but the use of interesting layouts, unique navigation systems and playful colour combinations set these websites apart from the rest.
So as always thank you for visiting my blog, if you have any websites to add to the mix please leave a comment.
Review: LastFM, Grooveshark, and blipFM
Music is very important to me. It helps, encourages, and inspires me in my day to day life. There are number of music oriented sites online for sharing or promoting music online and I wanted to write an article about my experiences with 3 of the most popular.