An inspiration board for use in creating an Art Deco commemorative stamp. Art Deco was a design movement and style most popular in the 1920's and 30's, but which still persists as one of the most popular and well-liked design styles today. Hallmarks of the style are symmetrical and sharp lines, sunburst patterns, an architectural sensibility and rich color choices. Women's fashion heavily included short haircuts, straight down dresses and cloche hats.
The final stamp design, color palettes were carefully chosen to evoke the era, mint and orange being two very popular colors. Designing this as a stamp was also a decision made in order to lend a historical feel to the project.
The Stamp on an envelope.
Two alternative color palettes for the stamp design.
Inspiration for a poster for a current production of the 1960's classic musical Hair. The Art Nouveau style and color palette was very popular in the 60's and 70's and is the main focus of this particular rendition. These images are just a fraction of the research used to inspire the poster. Other design styles from the era are also incorporated in order to give the new poster a well-rounded design story.
The final design incorporates Art Nouveau and 60's inspired typefaces and color palettes, as well as original illustrations.
Inspiration board for an imagined interview with legendary Graphic Designer and logo master Paul Rand. He practically created the mid-century aesthetic, at least in terms of Graphic Design, and he created some of the most important logos of the 20th century such as: IBM, ABC, UPS, and Enron.
An imagined 1980 interview spread in Design Digest Weekly with legendary graphic designer Paul Rand. Typefaces and color palettes were chosen to evoke the time period, as well as the famous designer's work. All illustrations are originals drawn in illustrator, but designed to mimic Rand's style. Copy is historically and factually accurate.