Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Five designers who use minimal typography well (Re-made movie posters)




The A and V have been used to convey the affect of gravity, creating an open dialogue with the viewer about the movie theme. This is further emphasised with the phrase 'DON'T LET GO' pulling the falling letters of 'GRAVITY' to the bottom of the page. The dark background colour also creates a spacial void contrasting with the white display text, almost suggesting it is out of place or isolated. 



By John G. Avildsen 

This poster has only used the initials of karate kid to create a clean minimal look, whilst using the legs of the k to illustrate a kicking style. This immediately combines both meaning, image and type to create a larger meaning or symbolism in regards to the movie. The grey space occupying the remainder of the poster creates a void where the concept can take hold and create a relationship with the viewer. 



By Chescaah Dear 

This poster has cleverly used the meaning of 'lost in translation' in a literal sense producing a busy and confusing typeface with multiple colours, representing how one can be lost in attempts of communication. The lines illustrate traditional map directions reinforcing the concept of getting lost. 



A clever use of typography in composing the outlines of an image. This simple poster uses colour, text and symbolism, effectively alluding to the batman brand, of which the audience are familiar with. 



 Unknown artist

The word 'TITANIC' has been used to represent the boat 'Titanic' slanted on it side, sinking between the blue ocean and black sky. This creates an immediate representation of the movies theme and the connotations we draw from it. 

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