Haiku Crit

Haiku Crit

Today I received and gave feedback on our mini group brief. The main thing I took on board from it was that our presentation skills were lacking which I can agree on. I reckon next time i'll use the projector screen to get a bit more scope or even just use the original handmade imagery, instead of printing it out A4. Another thing I picked up on was to maybe use the same font throughout the whole work and the same colours so it all looks like it relates back to each other. The key thing that our group lacked I reckon was communication as well which was probably the reason to our downfall. Something that people did like was the depth of the photograph and the shadows on the red background. 

 One of my favourite pieces of work was the "How to fail successfully' booklet that was created. I found it quite relatable and humorous as well which is what I thought was the best part about it. I don't think there was a single person who couldn't relate to any of the pages. The presentation in physical form was really great and it was well designed and put together. However, I don't think they had to flick through the pages in a video format as the booklet on it's on was really impressive. The video lacked professionalism also which let it down a little.

Another one I really liked was the one wear there were some balloons lined up with the message "I cant handle this". Then the balloons would pop and ink on the instead would splatter all over the wall translating the message perfectly. Obviously the popping of the balloon represented someone literally popping with the amount of pressure that they had. I don't think this one really had any flaws apart from the fact it could maybe have been a bi faster but apart from that it was great.

The final one I enjoyed the most was this one here. The thing I liked the most was the way they presented their work. It was presented like a desk that you'd probably see back at their home and the photos were the highlight. They were like the opposite of what you'd actually see in your room. Usually you'd have positive photos of you're friends and such however these were the total opposite of what you'd want people to see, displaying all the mistakes us students make which is also very relatable just like the others. I have no negative feedback for this one.

Typeface hunting

Typeface hunting 

Today I travelled around Leeds through the main city and secluded back alleys in the search for typefaces that we neglect on a day to day basis, passing it by and not giving a second thought. The typefaces had to relate to Leeds and its culture. This was a great opportunity for me to discover new type forms and also their uses in the world. 

The reason I took this first photo was the contrast between the vibrant and colourful font and the decaying building around it. To me it’s quite ironic as it states ‘united we stand’ however the surroundings show quite the opposite. The font is quite basic however it’s the context that it’s in which is what really grasped me to it.

The reason I chose this font was a little like the last one but the opposite at the same time. It’s a very weathered scene and also quite a sketchy looking typeface. I really like how it’s  style reflects the thing it’s advertising, for instance you wouldn’t advertise something in the ward chambers with time roman. 

I really enjoy this piece of ghost writing across this building as it really show some it’s age and depth. It gives the modern looking bar below it a vintage kind of theme and it really sets a tone for the whole alleyway. From the type design and how damaged it look so I reckon this was made back in the 50’s or 60’s. I wander if I could somehow create this design myself and make it look as old as it doesn’t here.

I chose this one because once again, it shows some contrast between modern and old fashioned design. The old design aspect being the architecture and the typeface used down the side of the building. It kind of reminds me of something you might see in Brooklyn like a hotel sign. Then the modern aspect being the coloured in windows which is quite subtle but really grasps me. All these elements make the fonts really suit its location and also its layout down going vertically down instead of the standard left to right.

This last photo doesn't really seem to have any relation to Leeds at all however this tag can be found all around the city. I know it is also quite a basic form of graffiti type however the reason I was so intrigued by it was because of the vibrant colours surrounding it. It all makes quite a satisfying colour pallet and and the dirty and decaying wall really compliments the whole scene.