Sunday 17 October 2010

Study task 2 - What is graphic design?

Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design appearing in different contexts

T-SHIRT DESIGN
A Printed T-shirt is a T-shirt bearing a design, image or lettering on it. Various types of printed T-shirts exist.

www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printed_T-shirt

INTERFACE DESIGN
Interface design deals with the process of developing a method for two (or more) modules in a system to connect and communicate. These modules can apply to hardware, software or the interface between a user and a machine.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interface_design

WRAPPING PAPER 
Gift wrapping refers to the act of enclosing a gift in some sort of material. Wrapping paper is a kind of paper designed for gift wrapping. Gifts may also be wrapped in a box. 


en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gift_wrapping
pinterest.com

ALBUM COVERS
An album cover is the front of the packaging of a commercially released audio recording product, or album.


en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Album_cover

PACKAGING DESIGN
Packaging is the science, art, and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use.



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packaging_and_labeling 
pinterest.com/search/?q=packaging
designspiration.net/tag/packaging

Motion graphics
Motion graphics are graphics that use video footage and/or animation technology to create the illusion of motion or rotation, graphics are usually combined with audio for use in multimedia projects. 
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_graphics
vimeo.com/search?q=motion+graphics

Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design performing different functions



PROMOTION
Promotion is one of the market mix elements. 
  • To present information to consumers as well as others.
  • To increase demand.
  • To differentiate a product.



www.thelondonballet.com/whats-on/black-swan-film-posters
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promotion_(marketing)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film.

(Art Direction & design for the Spring / Summer advertising campaign for Aizone, a luxury department store in the Middle East. Models were body painted in typographic sentences “Forget Regret” “The Time is Now” and “Talk Less Say More”. Creative Direction: Stefan Sagmeister Direction & Art Design: Jessica Walsh Photography: Henry Hargreaves Body Painting: Anastasia DurasovaHair Stylist: Gregory Alan Retouching: Lutz & Schmitt)
www.brandingidentitydesign.com/aizone/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography


ROAD SIGNS
Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of roads to provide information to road users. 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_sign


MAPS
A map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Map
designspiration.net/tag/maps


NAMING AND BRANDING
A brand is a "Name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller's good or service as distinct from those of other sellers."

la maison des maitres chocolatiers belges




en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand
whatmakesusblog.blogspot.co.uk


Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design delivering different types of messages


INSTRUCT

www.richwatts.com/work/guillotine_instructions


EDUCATE
INFORM





CAMPAIGN 



FICTIONAL




Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design produced using different media


PAPER CRAFT
Paper craft is the collection of art forms employing paper or card as the primary artistic medium for the creation of three-dimensional objects. It is the most widely used material in arts and crafts. It lends itself to a wide range of techniques, as it can for instance be folded, cut, glued, moulded, stitched, or layered.



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_craft
pinterest.com


INSTALLATION
Installation art can be either temporary or permanent. Installation artworks have been constructed in exhibition spaces such as museums and galleries, as well as public and private spaces. 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Installation_art
pinterest.com/search/?q=installation

PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography has many uses for business, science, manufacturing, art, and recreational purposes.


designspiration.net/tag/photography


LETTERPRESS
Letterpress printing is relief printing of text and image using a press with a "type-high bed" printing press and movable type, in which a reversed, raised surface is inked and then pressed into a sheet of paper to obtain a positive right-reading image.


btglondon.com/2010/08/retro-letterpress/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterpress_printing

MOTION 
Motion graphics are graphics that use video footage and/or animation technology to create the illusion of motion or rotation, graphics are usually combined with audio for use in multimedia projects. 


vimeo.com/search?q=motion+graphics


Identify 5 examples of Graphic Design produced at different scales


BUSINESS CARDS



POSTERS



BILLBOARDS



BOOK COVERS



PACKAGING



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