research relevant magazine creators and graphic designers
It is only going to get tougher to be original. Graphic designers and magazine creators are thinking of new ideas and designs by the second, however there’s only so many things we can do on one blank page. That is why research is so important; it helps us become inspired rather than copycats. We can look back on older designs from years ago, think about what we would do to make it better and we are well on our way to thinking of wonderful, unique ideas. That is exactly what i have tried to do; I’ve done lots of research on graphic designers either from the 80s-90s or who have that sort of style of work, and i’m very pleased with who/what i have found.
It is only going to get tougher to be original. Graphic designers and magazine creators are thinking of new ideas and designs by the second, however there’s only so many things we can do on one blank page. That is why research is so important; it helps us become inspired rather than copycats. We can look back on older designs from years ago, think about what we would do to make it better and we are well on our way to thinking of wonderful, unique ideas. That is exactly what i have tried to do; I’ve done lots of research on graphic designers either from the 80s-90s or who have that sort of style of work, and i’m very pleased with who/what i have found.
Somehow, this double page spread really caught my eye, despite it having no colour on it whatsoever. The way that the left page links the right with the small graphic doodles looks really cool and the white, bold bubble writing really pops against the simple black and grey image of the artist. It is simple and there's not a lot of writing going on, but the way the text is distributed on the page makes it look full and this is something i will definitely take inspiration from for my work.
this double page spread from The Gentlewoman magazine is again, quite simplistic but i totally admire that. i personally think that the page still looks very sophisticated and polished. i love the way the text layers over the image and also whereabouts the image is positioned; not completely to one side yet not quite centre.
a graphic designer i have absolutely loved for a while now is Karen Lynch. she creates the most amazing images combining old fashioned/retro items, such as cars and people, with space and galaxy-like or very modern looking backgrounds. she has a very recognisable style and although it obviously must take a while to master the skill she has, i can definitely take inspiration from it combing the old and the new in one image, which is what i would love to achieve with my magazine.
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