Inspirations for the Execution(Outlook of it)

Great Design from Intro, Julian House

Note that "Intro" is the name of the studio, "Julian House" is their creative partner.

This was Intro's biggest album campaign and was initially approached to art direct the album cover, after seeing the work of Creative Partner, Julian House, they asked him to direct the whole campaign.

 

According to Intro, Julian House, the key ingredient to this highly creative distinctive campaign was the large amount freedom that were given by the band to develop the concept and execute the visuals. Their attitude was very much "That's what you do, go and do it."

(Ernest) First of all, I do think that in the design, most of the emotions are being expressed through images and collages, rather than text. Secondly, the way they play with the text really associate well with the visuals, especially the essence and emotions that they portrayed. Thirdly, the key words that the band talk about this album - 'colossal,' 'rockin,' and 'we're not gonna go bored' were nicely down and can be seen and felt in their album cover. I think as any creative professionals, this is an essential part to achieve.

Below are the promotional materials for the release of the album(first image) and card design for their world tour promotions (second image).

Window Display Illustrations

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The music sync well with the visuals!

3D Illustrations - Window Display Design?

Window Display Design

Other than making sculptures, I found that window display design could actually be a part of 3 Dimentional  Illustrations.

Here (below) is from Studio XAG. They were commissioned to make & install a window display for Futuremap, an annual exhibition showcasing the best graduating artists and designers from the University of the Arts London. 

They are done by paper cutting and transplanted into the window display by using the Futuremap logo to define the shape of the room. The colour bright turquoise was used to grab the viewer's attention. 

You can view more of Studio XAG's works here

Final Project (Thesis Project) Research -4

Collage Illustrator - Kate Slater

I would say that her works requires a lot of patients and papers, but they are all incredibly beautiful and really colourful. Not much of big or fancy concepts behind, but great executions.

Her children illustration book titled 'ABC London' reminds me of my children illustration ABC animal book.

(Thinking Process) I think that collage might be helpful in my installation works as well, if I were to portray or voice out a social problem, might consider graffiti art too.

Final Project (Thesis Project) Research -3

Feeling it!

The artist, Chris Sickels and his studio called "Red Nose Studio" is pretty wide known as well. Most pc users must have seen his work but perhaps just didn't really realize that. A great source of inspiration for my sculpting work!

Final Project (Thesis Project) Research -2

Unexpected Findings.

Never did I even thought of or considered a career as a 3D Illustrator, nor even heard of it. I suppose if I really did a lot of scultures for my work, I might become one?

Here is Liz Lomax, a 3D illustrator based in New York. She is widely recognized as one of the leading figures in her field. Her unique process of work involves designing characters, sculpting them out and digitally photograph them for illustration.

Final Project (Thesis Project) Research

Inspirations!

Stumbled upon this artist while researching on the topic about 'Dreams'.

The artist, Slinkachu started this project at 2006, and loves to place his figures all around the street that plays with the notion of surprise as well as to encourage city dwellers to be more aware of their surroundings. The main idea for his project was to snap pictures out of his miniature models to show public scenes that reflects the loneliness and melancholy of living in a big city. A simple idea with simple outcome, yet brilliant and meaningful.