Into the Woods

Print; December 2010, p109

Into the Woods is one of my favorite musicals and this poster captures the feel of it well. The type has been just a bit twisted, much like the fairy tales in the play.  In the play, the woods are mysterious and unpredictable. The characters go into the woods as they pursue their goals, but the woods are dark and unpredictable, serving as a catalyst of change. The trees silhouetted upside-down within the silhouette of the wolf reflects the dangers the woods present, both to the characters' heath and their view of their world.

Avaira AM/PM Beverages

Print; December 2010, p 66

I find the rich colors and the contrast of bold type with the swirly, curly graphic in this design very appealing. This is a good example of the importance of color in a composition. The typeface and graphics are the same on both bottles, but the mood of the orange-gold AM bottle is bright and cheerful, like the dawn of a sunny morning. The PM bottle's deep purple color is calm and relaxed, like it's inviting you to unwind after a long day.




Bonus!
These aren't exactly "award winning graphic design", but they are pretty funny and that's award enough for me. Plus, they're relevant to our project!



Designers get carried away sometimes.







Something to look forward to.