Monday, February 7, 2011

Tradition Meets Future

So, this weeks assignment was for us to do a second mash up of design schools. We had to drum up a poster for a new eco friendly energy efficient lightbulb done up in a style that incorporated the styles of both William Morris and Peter Behrens.

I looked through the Meggs text, found a really wonderful black and gold poster done by Behrens. Next I used the complicated and ornate stylings found in so many Arts & Crafts style wallpapers and fabrics using natural themes. I attempted to blend the two styles together making a busy poster with some natural components to the design. I then attempted to emulate the line work I saw on the original Behrens poster. I then did a quick google translate (probably wrong) to translate "eco friendly lightbulb" into German.

Now, critics, critic away!
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5 comments:

  1. ChelseyFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Wow, this is amazing! Love that you kept yours German like Behrens posters, although Energy efficient light bulb in German is Energiesparlampe ;)
    Sehr Schön! Gute Arbeit! :D

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  2. Jessica CampbellFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    This is absolutely amazing |: Nuff said.

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  3. noodle-doodleFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    chris you amaze me once again! even tho by now i should just expect it :P well done! i can defenitely see both designers influences in this piece! well done

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  4. Laurelle ArmetFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Jeee whizz, this is awesome. So detailed and bold with the contrasting colours. I love it

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  5. J.aRghFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Wow, what design company do you work for again?

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