You will be given a word. You are asked you produce an A2 poster using illustration and typography to communicate a complex narrative about the word in 2 dimensions. Your initial task is to broadly research the word with an open mind in order to fully explore its meanings in a range of contexts.
Complexity Research:
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Airfix Blueprint
Airfix Kit Exploded
Further Research: Haines manuals, plug socket diagrams, artist book of diagrams, electrical diagrams in particular.
Eduardo Paolozzi's Artwork at Tottenham Court Station
Further Research: Further works by E.P., Pixelation, blurring, police identity protection.
Toothpick Art
Further Research: Various styles of painting including impressionism, emphasis on heavy and defined brush strokes.
Persian Rugs
Further Research: Tapestries such as the "Bayeux Tapestry", the National Portrait Gallery - see artist who worked on the famous portrait of Richard Branson.
Typography Research:
Links:
eBoy's Blog - http://hello.eboy.com/eboy/
Abduzeedo - http://www.abduzeedo.com
Non-format showcase - www.non-format.com
Tony Ariawan - Behance Network
Si Scott - http://www.siscottstudio.com/
