The Journey of Feedbacks
During my studies, my designs and projects have been reviewed by teachers, friends, and clients. At certain points, receiving feedback made me feel like I wasn’t good enough and that maybe graphic design wasn’t for me at all. Over time, however, I learned to see suggestions as guidance as tips rather than criticism. I gained…
Creative process: who I want to be?
Currently and surprisingly, I am in my final semester of my studies, and the prospect of being an actual junior graphic designer is inching closer with each passing day. In fact, right now, I already work as one, taking on several clients at a time and designing their branding and websites. It has become apparent…
Leaflet Project. Part IV
New Wave / Punk Style As the final imagery for my leaflet, I created a New Wave/Punk Style poster. I used bold, high-contrast colors to capture the raw energy and rebellious mood of the punk aesthetic. To connect the design to my leaflet’s Japanese theme, I incorporated Japanese text alongside my own photograph, while additional…
Leaflet Project. Part III
Psychedelic Poster Style Keiichi Tanaami is renowned for his vibrant, colorful, and surreal psychedelic posters. Since my leaflet aims to highlight key Japanese figures in each movement, including Tanaami was essential. Inspired by his signature use of bright neon colors and playful compositions, I designed my poster to frame him within the context of his…
Leaflet Project. Part II
Pop Art Style As part of my project, I also created a Pop Art poster. Since my leaflet aims to inform viewers not only about the general Pop Art ideology but also its development in Japan, I chose to highlight Tadanori Yokoo as a representative Japanese Pop Art artist. While incorporating an image of Yokoo,…
Leaflet Project. Part I
International Typographic Style / Swiss Style For my first assignment, I created a Swiss Style poster promoting the opening season at the Stavanger Concert House. I applied a strict grid system to achieve the clean, harmonious aesthetic characteristic of the Swiss Style. The design aimed to communicate the message clearly—not only through the written information,…
Ikko Tanaka: Japanese Graphic Master
Ikko Tanaka (1930–2002) was a Japanese graphic designer renowned for blending contemporary design principles with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Born in Nara, Japan, he studied at the Kyoto City School of Fine Arts and became involved in modern theatre, joining a theatrical study group called Atelier-za. Tanaka began working professionally as a designer in the 1950s.…
Constructivism VS Suprematism
Once I have dived into the suprematism and constructivism styles, they both seemed the same but different. Confusion and stress overcame me. But not for so long! After diving into some research through the great book of Tony Seddon’s ‘Greetings from Retro Design’ and the knowledge I have received from my studies, I can describe…
Exploring User-Generated Content (UGC)
Today’s lesson task is to dive into Instagram and find brands that use UGC, also known as user-generated content, and by finding a good example to analyze and understand how using UGC helps businesses, how it makes brands feel more authentic, and how it interests people to follow the business. So, after some time searching…
Online Communities
For this lesson task my job is to list online communities I am part of and that are helping me as a graphic design student. Until now, I haven’t thought of any actual communities I am in, I am kind of a lonely wolf, but indeed the communities help each other, and sharing knowledge and…
Lesson Task About Social Media Platforms
A valuable task I am up to make right now is about identifying three social media platforms I would use for the fashion, restaurant, tech startup, and travel agency. Also, to explain my choices of those platforms and how they would be most effective to these businesses. For my social media platform choices I have…
Social Media Calendar Design
Today my exercise, as a graphic design student, is to plan on my TikTok account to post and share my projects, tips, and tutorials. So today I will share my example of the week’s plan of posts including different types of content and scheduling all these pieces. Just for the record, I do not have…
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