Continuum 2.0

this is the improved version of my poster, i have changed the replications of letters in order to stop the design from looking stale.
i have also went back to my gray scale colour palette as i feel it is the most effective of portraying my message.

Continuums

i made a change to the poster by adding variants in colours in order to see what colour will help me convey my message along with the type.
unfortunately i feel that colour has no effect in fact if anything it starts becoming to aesthetic and so detracts from the message.

Continuum

my font Continuum in action, the idea behind the poster design is to give a feeling of so many events happening at once you don't have the time to catch a glimpse before they are gone.

Continuum alphabet

this is my font finalized, the variation in stroke sizes give an impression of different sized parts which create the whole letter like a clock.

Yoshinobu Ku

i really like the display of this typeface, specifically the poster showing multiple characters overlapping, it creates a chaotic feel as they become illegible.
if i use this with my font i feel that i can create an interesting design that adheres to my inspiration and message.

font

inspired by the measurement of time through the intricate workings of clocks and the quote "Time is what keeps everything from happening at once" - Ray Cummings

Si Scott Studio

this typography is beautiful to look at and gives a feeling of ink flowing and creating these shapes.
on the other hand the flairs and lines also create a feminine theme with this piece of work for tokyo design week which could then alienate some of the audience.
compositionally it works being centrally aligned as there is a lot of detail surrounding the piece and so it needs to drawn the attention to the center and therefore the words in order for the audience to be able to identify what it is that they are supposed to be seeing.

Eleanor Wood

dreams are often said to be a way for the brain to sort out events which have occured during the day, and so these collages made by Eleanor Wood can corellate to the theme of 24 hours.
the dreams can illustrate the passage of time and also the technique being used combined with the muted colours are a fresh sight when compared against the current trend of sleek and over-colourful designs.

mcbess showreel

The style that McBess uses has a nostalgic feel to it with a similar look of the first Disney animations.

Ootje Oxenaar

from 1966 to 1985 he created Dutch banknotes.
this is the most beautiful money i've ever seen, the colours are striking and not what you would expect to be commissioned from the government, this gives an idea of the country being culturally adept and more contemporary than other countries.

the composition shows a sophistication rarely seen even in today's designs which is shocking considering how much graphic design is supposed to have evolved.
the abstract shapes and imagery only add and emphasize my point of promoting a contemporary nation which is not only going to make those who live there proud but also impress those who visit the country and hopefully start a trend for all countries.

Retna

so while i was looking through some magazines to see what would help me in my given summer brief i came across Retna with his beautiful mark making and calligraphic style.
the use of angular lines and circles creates a striking minimalistic style that adds to the impact when combined with the colour choice, the lack of legibility and it being not written in any language gives the audience a feeling of hopelessness as they try to decipher a hidden message which is not there.

Luca Barcellona

i always look at this guy for inspiration when it comes to typography, the sheer amount of styles he has stored in that brain is enough for him to be considered a serious contender in the design world let alone the execution of these styles.
the flow is phenomenal and it really adds life to his work which is a breath of fresh air when compared to computer design typography which follow a more mathematical approach usually.
the use/abuse of letter structure is what i wish to learn from this time round when looking into his work.

Linder Sterling

another great use of manual collage techniques, Linder Sterling.
subverting the original material to create a new narrative and message is something graphic designers strive to achieve all the time.

Bauhaus

if i am going to be inspired by the angles and shapes of clock work and then simplify them in order to create a font i should defiantly have a look at Bauhaus and it's pioneering designs.
the composition and shapes are similar to what i will be looking at creating and it's composition was highly unorthodox at the time.