creative networks / initial ideas

Working with Joel and Isla, we discussed ideas about what could work for the brief. The brief highlighted the idea of concept being crucial to the designs, so we wanted a constant theme and structure throughout the posters.

We looked at some of the previous posters provided on the brief and we liked the idea of using the tile from the Leeds College of Art logo and creating a mosaic of images promoting the selected artist. We went away and each created our own framework layout.

My Initial Ideas:

I mocked up a simple design using some of Mike Mignola's work to really capture his style. The middle shape (the only full logo shape that hasn't been cut off) includes the information of the event. This layout can be used in multiple different ways: 

Joel's Initial Ideas: 

Joel's ideas were focussed more on the layout of the tiles and text placement. The concept of connecting was also a big part of his designs. The shapes would provide an insight/story towards the chosen speakers processes and background. 

Isla's Initial Ideas: 

Isla brought this image along to our discussion and we all really loved it. We thought we could use the same technique of ripping the paper to reveal something underneath. For the main posters, we want to have the logo shape ripped out of the middle of the page showing the information for the event, with the artists work in the background. We feel this would be a really eye-catching design that has the important aspects of the poster in one, eye-catching place. 

We also discussed this technique and how it could be pushed further to create a stop-motion video. The paper would be continuously ripped off, revealing new information underneath. This animation could be used for social media, emails and before the speaker begins to present. The concept is interwoven with all the deliverables, which is a mandatory aspect of the brief itself.