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🥈 @zeit #SND45 Print silver medal in Inside Pages (News) Design⁠ ⁠ @malinschulz_zeit, Art Director; @haikahinze, Art Director; @knyjan, Deputy Art Director; @janlichte, Deputy Art Director; Amélie Schneider, Photo Editor in Chief; @juttaschein, Photo Editor; Martin Burgdorff, Designer; @chudowski, Photographer⁠ ⁠ Judges said the consistent use of the color green throughout the page adds cohesion and visual interest. The size of the portrait is well thought out, contributing to the overall storytelling and enhancing the page's dynamics. The ample white space creates a sense of balance and allows the elements on the page to breathe. Center alignment for the photo is effective in drawing attention and creating a focal point. The use of colored type adds vibrancy and highlights important information. Overall, it's a stellar example of transforming a story into art without traditional artistic elements, showcasing the power of design in storytelling.⁠ ⁠

How to better express artistic conception in photos

🥈 @zeit #SND45 Print silver medal in Inside Pages (News) Design⁠ ⁠ @malinschulz_zeit, Art Director; @haikahinze, Art Director; @knyjan, Deputy Art Director; @janlichte, Deputy Art Director; Amélie Schneider, Photo Editor in Chief; @juttaschein, Photo Editor; @johanna_knor, Designer; @antjepetersstustustudio, Photographer⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Judges said the headline grabs attention effectively, setting the tone for the message. The minimalism in the photo speaks volumes, conveying a powerful message with just a few elements. The contrast between the headline and the bug is striking, emphasizing the importance of the message. The placement of the fork against the text evokes strong emotions, adding depth to the design. The restraint in the image and the use of white space create a sense of unease or tension, as if someone is backing away from the bug. Overall, it's a smart, simple, and concise visual that leaves a lasting impression on the reader.⁠ ⁠

Composition is the art of arranging visual elements to create balance, focus, and harmony in a design or artwork. It guides the viewer’s eye through the piece, emphasizing the most important aspects. Key principles include balance, contrast, unity, rhythm, and proportion. These elements work together to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing composition. Whether it’s symmetrical or asymmetrical, the goal is to achieve visual harmony that communicates a clear message or emotion. Mastering composition allows designers, photographers, and artists to create impactful visuals that captivate their audience and effectively convey their intended meaning.

Characters: Type in Action is organized around the power of typography to be a force of both liberation and oppression. Typography has always played a dual role in shaping social narratives. It can amplify voices calling for change or perpetuate oppressive messages. Historically, some of the same letterpress typography used to advocate for the abolition of slavery was also used in slave auction ads. This exhibit emphasizes how typography’s power to add personality and emotion to communication can either unite or divide, depending on how it’s wielded. https://lnkd.in/e4TiuZ7D

Good morning everyone! Thinking about hilarious articles this morning. Have you ever read something that was supposed to be serious, but struck you as so funny you fell on the floor laughing? I often read paragraphs or news stories and end the read with a chuckle and two thoughts: 1) do journalists not read their type before submitting it for publication? And 2), where are the editors and proofreaders? Here’s an actual example that I lovingly plagiarized from an online article. The article was a release about a cucumber recall for potential harmful contamination. The first part of the article contained the who/what/where details and honestly should have just quit while they were ahead and informative. Here’s the excerpt of the articles last paragraph: “The cucumbers are dark green, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, and 5 to 9 inches long, according to the notice.” I rest my case. Today’s art is “Color Festival Series Five”. All my art is available for purchase on my website Diane-Parnell.pixels.com. #digitalart #artwork #visualarts #printmaking #art #arte #artcollectors #artcontemporain #artcollection #artcurator #artcommunity #artlovers #artbusiness #artecontemporanea #artedigital #modernart #contemporaryart #abstractart #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalartwork #digital #photoshop #artforsale #artforyourhome #artgalleries #DianeParnell #DMParnell

The 60-30-10 Rule: Mastering Color Theory in Film Color is a powerful tool in visual storytelling, capable of evoking emotions, setting moods, and drawing attention. The 60-30-10 rule is a timeless principle in color theory that helps creators balance colors effectively in their work. Let's explore how this rule is applied in photography and film to create visually appealing compositions. What is the 60-30-10 Rule? The 60-30-10 rule is a simple guideline for using color in design, ensuring a balanced and harmonious look. It involves dividing colors into three proportions: 60% Dominant Color: This is the main color in your composition, setting the overall tone and background. 30% Secondary Color: This color supports the dominant color, adding depth and interest. 10% Accent Color: This is the smallest proportion, used to highlight important elements and create contrast. The 60-30-10 rule is a valuable tool in the arsenal of photographers and filmmakers, helping them create balanced, harmonious, and visually appealing compositions. By understanding and applying this rule, creators can enhance their storytelling, evoke the desired emotions, and ensure their work stands out. #ColorTheory #60-30-10Rule #Filmmaking

📸 Elevate your brand's visual storytelling with photography that speaks volumes. Let's connect to explore how I can help capture the essence of your brand or project. #Photography #VisualStorytelling #HumanExperience Today I would like to talk to you about a book that inspires me in my photography practices with my clients despite all odds... "Frowst" is a photobook by Joanna Piotrowska, a Polish photographer known for her exploration of the human body, space, and the dynamics of relationships. The title "Frowst" is a term that refers to a stuffy, poorly ventilated atmosphere, often associated with a sense of claustrophobia or discomfort. Published in 2014, it features a series of black-and-white photographs capturing intimate moments and interactions within domestic spaces. Rather than producing portraits, she focuses on imaging THE FEELING OF DISCOMFORT CAUSED BY PROXIMITY. A rather abstract concept at first, hardly describable with words... It is a brand new interpretation of "A picture is worth a thousand words", where words actually would have failed. There's a sense of tension and ambiguity in many of the images, inviting viewers to interpret the relationships and emotions portrayed. As a professional photographer catering to B2B clients, I specialize in capturing emotions and narratives through careful observation of body language and spatial dynamics, facilitating empathy and connection. Taking photographs is about noticing if people are not at ease using the frame and their environment to bring them into their comfort zone and capturing those brief moments where they express themselves fully despite the unnatural presence of the camera. It's about embracing ambiguities and harmonizing them to elevate the message! When portraying 30 very different people with their individual stories, for a company that aims to use the photos to communicate a set of values and culture, those insights are most useful! I understand that those photographs might not be to everyone's taste, but 1# I love them, and 2# artists like Joanna Piotrowska, help us to understand and transcend linguistic boundaries, capturing the subtleties of human experiences that evade verbal expression. Through our lens, we freeze fleeting moments, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of human connection. More about her work: https://lnkd.in/eQMsrqr2

Throwback to one of my early concept illustration projects! Exploring the beauty of layered designs and storytelling through art has always been a passion of mine. Revisiting these works reminds me how much I’ve grown as a designer and how every stage in the journey matters. #ConceptArt #IllustrationDesign #LayeredArt #CreativeJourney #Throwback #ArtandDesign #DesignInspiration"

Sometimes it's the first idea. Sometimes it's the 100th idea. But it's usually the most fun idea. Because people like fun. And branding is about people. Box Party was an interactive arts project between Kyle Hodgman and Jim Kuehn. Box Party turned music and interactive projections into 5-minute, mini dance parties held in a converted shipping container. This was just too much fun not to create a logo for! The experience for the event was a mash-up of the digital and analog. So we created an 80s look-and-feel to represent the combination of the two. The concept for the logo was straightforward: make some custom typography and turn it into the shape of a box. #branding #logodesign #customtypography