Bring On The NOISEttes!!
So, I gush about my Typography class on occasion. I even went so far as to post a story concerning a poster I made for that class. I am really enjoying what I’m learning in that class (or in school in general, for once) so I again felt compelled to share with you something I was kind of proud of.
The Noisettes
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The project requirements this time was to work with text and imagery in the medium of a magazine layout. We had options of what style of magazine to work with: Travel, Sports, Environment. In the end, I chose Entertainment.
Mrs. Horne had advised us to pick a famous artist, if only so we’d have access to a myriad of photography. But I couldn’t help but to want to center on one of my favorite new indie bands that I’ve gotten into: The Noisettes.
We’re supposed to achieve 60% variation between our two resolutions, so I wanted to focus on two aspects of the music that I love: The music’s energy, and Shingai’s voice.
The energy is profound in their debut album “What’s The Time, Mr. Wolf?” I was just going to generate a SeeqPod playlist for the uninitiated, but I want you guys to get a look at Shingai too, so:
Don’t Give Up
Sister Rosetta (Capture The Spirit)
For energy- I went with bright colors, skewed elements, and a minor layered effect by virtue of a “torn paper” effect around the portrait of Shingai. I think this resolution is freaking killer, but that’s just me. Fonts used: Hawaii Killer, Romeo.
As for my second resolution, I wanted to centralize on Shingai’s unique vocal power that she gives to the music. Very strong, soulful voice. She’s brings a lot to the band, by way of her voice alone, that makes them The Noisettes, instead of… just another indie rock band. This soul-based voice is what I tried to show in the second piece.
I think I could have pushed that old style layout feel a little more (if by nothing more than some of the Hairspray/Sister Rosetta moons and stars in the background), but in the time allotted ( read: I left it all until the 2 days before it’s due date :p ) I think I did well. Fonts used: Quigley Wiggly.
I hope Chris will put his up as well, because I think his were stellar. Definitely worth showing off.
I’m going to miss this class when it’s all done, I’ve always had a resounding love for typography… I used to fill the margins in all of my handouts with makeshift graffiti, and random words…
Hell, I still do.
~LX has always been a doodler. That sort of passive affirmation of my desires to become an artist / graphic designer brings me happiness.
