Book Cover Finds

If I were walking through a bookstore, I do believe I would stop to see what this book is about. Though the words are tilted and coming out of the book, you can still read it.

When looking at the book covers, I scanned them like I would if I were looking for something to read. Everytime I passed one with an upside picture, I stopped because it wasn't what my eyes expected. This cover also uses pleasant color combinations.

I tend to be drawn towards simplicity and beautiful photography. This cover has both, and it is not overcrowded with eroneous graphics.

This cover is too fun to pass by. Of course it is a Stephen King book, and I would expect no less from one of his book designs. The optical illusion lets on to what the book may be about.

Maybe it is because I love news print, but this cover goes against my "simplicity" loving when it comes to books. Not only would I stop to read the title, but I would probably read everything else on the cover.

Week 3- 5 Finds of Letters

Ok, I had to look at this for a minute before I realized what the "pencil" was spelling (JCD). I love this logo because I would trust these people to come up with something creative for me.

This "logo" isn't so much selling something as it just plain funny. By cropping out the letters to form the heart, your mind is tricked to what the message is.

I like this because it mixes artistry and common letters to make something really cool. Each individual letter is distinct when looking at them, but as a whole it makes a fairly accurate picture of a bison.
In honor of my fiance and his love of terrible music, I added this band's trademark. Because the nails, or spikes, are used to start and end the word, we already get a sense that the band is probably very heavy or harsh. It's actually pretty cool, even though I don't care for their music.

It's funny how our eyes can trick us into seeing two different objects. In this case, there is an "i" visible, but also a zipper. All the designer did was edit and add rectangles.

2 Color 5 Finds

This logo is clever, but has too much going on in it. It surprises me that this is an advertising agency. My eye goes all over the place, and it actually takes me a moment to read the text.
I really like this simple design because you can reat it immediately, even with it missing the "e." Although it is someething even I could make, the logo gets the point across.
The main reason this logo caught my eye was that the "2" doubled as an "L." Plus, I really like the green and grey combo and the random backwards "e."
This design is funny, which is why I like it. However, I like the clever square that forms inside the pig.
I love this logo! I had to do a double take when I saw it because of the iconic image it plays on. Not only is it funny, but it definately catches your eye.

Week 1- 5 finds

I like the simplicity of the color choice in this logo, and it is creative in the way the r's make an m. This company unfamiliar to me, but the font and little diamond shape gives the impression that it is classy. Like our initial project, I think this is a good example of how to make letters creative and artsy while still representing a company. Once again, it only uses one color, and I like the simplicity of the red and black combination.

As for this logo, I think it is fun and cute. The spoon gives it away that it involves the food industry without knowing anything else about the company.

This Johnny Walker logo is a good example of taking lines out and using the negative space. It is interesting to look at because of the abstraction.

The squiggly lines make this logo different from the others, but it also eliminates lines in the letters like some of the previous ones. I do think there are a few excessive lines, which only serve as a distraction. Perhaps something like this would work better on CD art rather than printed on a business card.