Initial zines
Today I wanted to experiment with how I could collect and present the visuals for my 5 artists and how these could be formatted into individual zines. I wanted to create quite a collective and messy effect, as most of the designers I like don't take themselves seriously in the sense of clean and ruled design. I created the zines below by collaging and layering images of the artists work on the photocopier, which provided a nice grain.
I wanted to play with primary colours as they communicated a sense of playfulness that coincided with the 5 designers' work; these zines are vibrant yet feature the juxtaposition between bright colours and black and white photocopies.
I also decided to draw and doodle on top of the scans in order to reference elements of the designs; I thought that this would allow me to add my own twist and style to the zine itself, as well as bringing in a motif of cartoons seen within the designs. This helped me to make the zines have consistence, which could be important if I decide to have a 5 zine collection.
For a reference to Seapunchs' work drawn onto tissue paper, I used a thick permanent marker which bled onto the other side of the paper; this created a nice visual, and complimented the stronger illustrations that I added.
Overall, for the first experiment in the design process, I think I can take a lot from these zines; they all share the same atmosphere and aesthetic, which helps communicate my style as a designer and the collective inspiration I have. As well as this, I think the colours work really nicely in developing a fun personality, which mirrors the styles of the 5 designers. I now need to consider how I can push these designs further; I could look into how I could involve the text, and how I will divide each zine. As well as this, I could even choose not to make zines, and look at other ways of presenting ideas - e.g. stickers, t shirts, posters?
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