I have compiled a selection of mood boards to help me further exploration into imagery, and use as reference. My first one is about exploding clocks. I have found imagery that contains the short of content I want to be looking at. Lots of different parts of clock gears and cogs. Some are tattoos, some … More Moodboards
To kick this brief off, I needed to find out the meaning of Wisdom, the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise: I have always believed that wisdom comes to a person through time. As the saying goes; the wise old man. Experience is gained through a lengthy time … More First thoughts of wisdom
Looking into using my Digital Rorschachs further, and employ more fun, life affirming imagery. I thought about what might be a life thrilling, daredevilish, adventurous activity and I took the notion of ‘not being afraid’ which lead me to think about what thrill seekers do. From this visual research on what thrill seekers adventure to … More D&AD – Layer Masks
After a tutorial about the progression of my Design for D&AD Adobe brief, I was suggested to try adding colour. This design is working well, but it doesn’t scream life affirming and vibrancy. So, I looked into colour theory and the psychology of colour meanings. Non-verbal Communication Colour is a form of nonverbal communication. It … More D&AD – Colour Meaning
I am concentrating on the three phrases I have come up with: Don’t be afraid to fail Trust yourself Listen to your own language After looking at Visual Language ideas for my D&AD New Blood brief, I have been looking into abstract art, and how I could turn abstract designs into something to say from all three phrases. … More D&AD – Abstract Language
For my D&AD Adobe brief, I am looking at what wisdom I have learnt in over coming Anxiety attacks, and believing in myself that I can risks and push through hard times. I am concentrating on the three phrases I have come up with: Don’t be afraid to fail Trust yourself Listen to your own … More D&AD – Visual Language
I am diving deep and meaningful into this brief. To find wisdom, to share wisdom, to give wisdom, without words. The brief states to “Pack and punch…heartfelt advice…introspective…think fun and life-affirming…all about the craft, real skill”. I have chosen a strong decision to do this without words, no matter how easier it would be to … More D&AD – Initial ideas
For the Design Competition Brief, we are venturing into a D&AD New Blood award brief. I have to say I’m excited about this. D&AD can lead to very promising opportunities and I think its jst great to be part of a such a huge organisation. With the feedback and knowledge I can get off my tutors, … More D&AD Winners 2016
James Notarianni 