Friday, May 20

HP - FOOD AND DRINK,

classic popcorn box, 

HARRY POTTER FOODS 

obsessives  loving harry potter food, 
I reckon this could be a good drink to sell, it's a popular harry potter themed drink, (the recipes I have looked at show it isn't actually alcoholic), and I think selling it in bottles or tankards would be a successful product. 



These could be some of the unique pic 'n' mix available. There are already pic 'n' mix at most cinemas, I thought that there could be a trolley (like in the first film), full of potter themed sweets that you can get. Could customers get a specially designed paper bag/box? Or maybe a small plastic cauldron?

cakes available? before and after showings?



This could be packaged as a separate sweet?


possibility? but I doubt it would sell, especially considering the main bulk of my target audience.





Wednesday, May 18

HP - looking at SAUL BASS,


TALK WITH FRED.
Look at 'SAUL BASS'


edgy cut edges. 
freehand, solid colour?


interesting layout? images come from different angles, odd sides, isn't perfectly aligned. Definitely works as a piece of illustrative design. WHAT I LIKE. 


Tuesday, May 10

trying to locate type and layout,

I dont necessarily like all of these, but after the chat I had with Fred, I wanted to research how layout helps priorities information. This is what was the problem with my original promotional posters, they lacked obvious communication and weren't that clear.
This is such a clear layout that everything is legible. If presented like that, I look at the image first, then move the left reading the paragraph of text. The white on black is also very clear and brighter.

more white on black, the larger text is along the top of the poster. 

I like how this layout is interesting, not just reading left to right. However, I don't like much more about it.

simple layout, reading the bolder, slightly larger text, which is also at the top, first.

I like how I saw the image first, then it's actually as if the direction in which they are running, drew my eyes towards the next priority (title).

using black and white text, reading the black first. I think this is an effective way to communicate text without necessarily having to change layout, if the colour is clearly you will look at that one first.

BRIGHT image to draw in viewer

this layout is an example of a lack of clarity (in my opinion). Obviously the text isn't English, but besides that I feel there is too much going on, the red text shows up a lot better than the black. What colours sit best onwhat?

centering, bright coloured text. MOST IMPORTANT.


I LIKE THIS. Reading the word down towards the second 'one'. Simple way to guide eyes.

ONCE AGAIN, light colour on a darker background is clear. I think the smaller, white text is a bit too small? 

DON'T like these colours, but the larger, white works well. I also like how the text isn't aligned, interesting layout. 

Thursday, May 5

MINIMALIST POSTER RESEARCH, pedro vidotto




MINIMALIST POSTER RESEARCH,

clever design, by Hail Mika. Really like the colours, how they are used, and the clever-ness of the design. simple but effective. You also have to think about it as well, which is what I want people to do when they look at my designs.

Harry Potter poster by Olly Moss. I like how the scar has become a face, but overall I'm not that keen on it. I'm not sure why exactly, maybe it's the colours? Actually, I do like it, but I would change the colours... It has made me think, should I be using the original Harry Potter typeface? Is it a global recognisation that will actually do my poster some good?




more posters by various artists, found on blogs.

SUBMARINE POSTER

Wednesday, May 4

THE FILMS.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241527/

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0295297/

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304141/

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330373/

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373889/


Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2008)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417741/

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2010)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0926084/