Possible Pictograph Themes

This week we begin work on pictographs
AMENITIES
Check-in
Concierge
Spa
Nursery
Pool
Gardens
Beach
Gallery
Shopping area
Lounge
Smoke shop
Stadium
Bonfires
Theatre
Café
Casino
Restrooms
Bar
Resaurant
Wifi
Meeting area
Tourist center
Information
Towels
Gym
Daycare
Business center
Ice machine
Café
Wine tasting
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Massage
Surfing
Hiking
Yoga
Meditation
Pets/no pets/leash
Water fountain
Showers
Salon
Sports [tennis, soccer, bache ball]
Bell hop
Urban farm
Religious services
Housekeeping
Lockers/lockerroom
TRANSPORTATION
Taxi
Valet
Parking
Escalator
Elevator
Limo
Airport
Shuttle
Enter
Exit
Pedicab
Bikes
Stairs
OTHER
Quiet area [silence]
Recycle
Library
Parking
ATM
Maps
First aid
Fire extinguisher
Lost and found
Drinking fountain
Smoking/non smoking
Loading
Handicap access
Emergency exit
Trash
Diaper changing
Photo opportunity
Umbrellas
Lifeguard
Capacity
Rental station
Difficulty
Rating system
Currency exchange
Employees only
Don’t feed the animals
Danger
Luggage check

Check this out

I wanted to share this web site of a graphic designer and his logo process
http://www.davidairey.com/logo-design-process-for-komplett-fitness/

Thanks Providence for forwarding this...

Marc Machado-ELO Designs: City alum featured on dieline

Congratulations to recent alumni Marc Machado for creating a packaging design selected to be featured on dieline.com-perhaps the most well known packaging website. Way to go!


Colorful work from ELO Designs:
"The idea was to create a brand identity beyond the already existing names in the market today. The target audience is young businessmen 20-45. Using original Italian names, I created colorful, sophisticated labels that best represent the brand and reach the target audience. A clean simple font was added to unify the brand. Colorful bubbles and caps bring the right amount of color balance to the product."

Type Play

Graphic Design Student Sophie Lepinoy studies at the London College of Communication and plays surrealist games. This is fun and just goes to show you that if you create what you are passionate about it will speak with a clear voice.

Check it out:
http://www.dezeen.com/2010/01/04/alfashion-by-sophie-lepinoy/#more-58512

Check out this new book on modern art movements and logo design

Please check out this article that examines modern art movements that inspired designers to create some great logos. The article from Smashing Magazine may surprise you as you will discover how historical forms, fonts, and colors can translate into contemporary design. The point of our design history class is to UNDERSTAND STYLE not memorize obscure dates and facts. When you begin to recognize style you will have a powerful palette of resources to apply to your own graphic work. This is jet fuel so please take a moment to get inspired. I look forward to getting this book.

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/01/07/12-modern-art-movements-to-inspire-your-logo-design/

Links to check out

Some links worth checking out
50 Free Lessons in Design Theory
Concept is king. Remember that the why question is more important than the how. Great way to jumpstart your type skills.

http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/web/50-totally-free-lessons-in-graphic-design-theory/
An awesome resource for grids
http://www.thegridsystem.org/

Golden Section Grid for balanced designs
http://www.atrise.com/golden-section/

16 Great Graphic Design blogs and sites
Graphic Design Week articles
http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/news/graphic-design-week-wrap-up/

Blogs and sites worth checking out if you haven't already
http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/web/16-great-graphic-design-blogs-and-sites/

Graphic Design Basics
http://gdbasics.com/
This site and book by Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips takes a fresh look at design issues and could fuel and inspire your copy and portfolio
Rhythm and Balance
Scale
Texture
Color
Figure/Ground
Framing
Hierarchy
Layers
Transparency
Modularity
Grid
Pattern
Diagram
Time and Motion
Rules and Randomness

Sustainable shipping packages and tips

Thanks to Khoa for passing this on...

Some good resources and information on sustainable shipping packages
and tips. First one is a eco friendly design site that offers tips for
greener design. Look under "Tips" for suggestions on how to make your
designs greener. The second one is a site for sustainable shipping and
packing supplies. The third link describes how to make sure the shipping is
sustainable. The last link, is an interesting site from a company that
develops paper that isn't made of trees but instead made up of ground
stone and resin. It uses less materials and energy than the normal
paper making process and might be an idea for your materials.

http://designitgreener.com/
http://www.globeguardproducts.com/
http://www.tuvie.com/treepac-eco-friendly-shipping-box/
http://terraskin.com/content/view/32/129/