#posterconcept

SDL: Task Two

As for the second category, we are to start compiling these research into concept ideas. We are asked to experiment with layout ideas and sketch them out (with annotations).

I made a quick few concept sketches on how I want to approach my timeline design. I took into consideration on how I can successfully implement Tibor Kalman’s design elements whilst still incorporating my own ideas. A lot of these sketches really reflect on Kalman’s use of typography and how he arranges his texts. I tried out variations of placement, with ones that rotates around the subject and ones that follows a neat and consistent direction (down the page). I also entertained the idea of implementing illustrations into the design and using bright colours to emphasis on certain points of add a stronger accent to the otherwise plain backgrounds. I think this is definitely a good start to my posters as I have an idea on how I want the final outcome to look like, and how I should develop these ideas.

Type & Colour

I have selected and narrowed down some font and colours that I am considering to incorporate into my timeline poster. Tibor Kalman works with San serif fonts, and to avoid confusing texts, I am also choosing to use fonts that are thinner and easier to identity (read). 

As for the colour palette, after closely reviewing Kalman’s works, I noticed that he uses a lot of bright, especially primary colours that stands out from the image. He often uses these colours to add emphasis and accent that either isolates the text or adds highlight to specific areas of the image.