They are inviting, intriguing, and beckon you to find a different story in the data each time you look at them. The graphic above was the first that I saw, each visualization in the series tells a different set of stories.

I found out recently that her design work was done only using Illustrator and Excel--that is incredibly inspiring! She also worked on a year-long project (Dear Data) with Stefani Posavec from our readings.

I resonate with the use of color, repeating images, and non-typical layout for the poem. This inspires me to look for and work toward a non-standard style in my design work to inspire the next era of designers. I believe anything that causes a reaction from the audience, be it positive or negative, can be considered a successful piece as it will stick in their minds.

Of course, they are not fully scientific as he adds some aesthetic flavor to them. For me it's interesting to see why we think these images are beautiful, and there is this idea in psychology that humans are always wanting to perceive something that is orderly and shows a certain regularity.

Researching this post I see that they merged with Topos Graphics, but the founders Nolan Strals and Bruce Willens are still busy locally. Looking at their work it’s kind of embarrassing seeing how many restaurants and beers they’ve branded that I’ve frequented. The Union Collective wall is highly visible from a nearby highway, and was such a surprise when it arrived. I enjoyed a few World Cup games there. It looks isolated, but is only a short walk from a few neighborhoods. (Here's an interview with the founders.)

As I said the design hasn't changed in forever and is quite simple. A colored piece of paper with a metallic overlay depicting the flavor with an icon and a simple typo stating the flavor. Even the producers state that the tried to change the design but always failed. So it has looked the same since my mother was small.

To me a product which has been around for more than 50 years with the same packaging and design as it had when it was launched and is still sold is quite extraordinary and noteworthy. And this continuity makes it so special and important to be, because it not only reminds me, but also my mother of her childhood and receiving them form the cashier at the checkout or collecting them during a parade.

A perfect mix of entertainment (complex editing, touch of humor) and a beautiful popularization of the history of typography.

What struck me the most was the impact that Steve Jobs had on all of this. I also didn't realize that the ability to choose fonts on computers was so recent. Fascinating to put this into perspective for me!

I immediately connected to this information about Sister Mary Corita not only as a practicing Catholic, but as a lover of pop-art which I mentioned in my last post. After hearing of her in the lecture, I found myself needing to consume as much info about this woman as I could.

More specifically, their design services include messaging, naming, brand identity, report design, editorial, website, and social. Essentially, they are a full design and content agency.

They have offices in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Spain and the UK. 

Source: https://cthulhaa.artstation.com/projects/krQ2x

Also, they told me they are open to a short interview this week, which will allow me to ask them some questions about their studio practice.

More on my blog: https://marialaitenberger.cargo.site/

Two reversible packaging designs:

1. Ketch-Up & Down

2. UPUP Chocolate

It made me think of Le Théatre Graphique by Sarah Boris and Michael Bierut's poster.

One brilliantly tackling the food waste issue:

3. Life Extending Stickers

A quadriptych that moved me:

4. Rem How Ember We Met, Dear?

And one that inspired me for my quadriptych:

5. bikedot

MULLENLOVE GLOBAL REBRAND:

https://www.dandad.org/awards/professional/2024/238555/mullenlowe-global-rebrand/

→ I found it particularly appealing due to my fascination with octopuses. I believe they are incredible animals and offer a unique, artsy perspective to work with.

→ I love the scale of this project. They created everything, and I also appreciate the fact that you can create your own octopus.

A MILLION LOGOS:

https://www.dandad.org/awards/professional/2024/238392/a-million-logos/

→ Love how they use their impact and influence to hepl people feel better

SWEETHEARTS SITUATIONSHIPS:

https://www.dandad.org/awards/professional/2024/238413/sweethearts-situationships/

→ I appreciate how they use marketing to reduce food waste. The communication surrounding the launch was humorous and fitting.

→ As a member of Gen Z, I love when brands genuinely adopt these popular ideas and trends without making it seems forced or awkward.

→ The only point that bothers me is if these candies were already being distributed or recycled before, because this would mean that the brand is capitalizing even more instead of continuing to give to those who need it.

I found it really interesting on how we can use design to make our viewers feel a certain way to portray a message we are trying to put forward.

By Charlotte :) for some reason it says anonymous. I think I need to sign into padlet through my phone or something.

This map was created in a workshop by several people, and I believe it is an example of research processes and interconnections, not only for this specific field. The result shows the broad and interdisciplinary nature of Design.

Also, I like the idea of drawing on a map ;)

The Angry Designer Podcast is fantastic, and I also listen to Let's Get Graphic when it updates. Both are entertaining and good references.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-graphic/id1723949774

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