VG>Book Covers

Video game covers, re-imagined as if they were Penguin Classics covers. I'm always fond of two color work, and I think these are clever representations of their products. They are part of a fan work series. I especially enjoy the Saul Bass-esque hand with a finely detailed smoke stream, the other really gives off the Vertigo/Saul feel as well. A simple, yet great contrast use of black and negative space makes these amalgamations of media so very grand.

Vinyl Poster

I enjoy the swaying alignment of the text.

i

Although it's just an 'i', or a few, this little piece of type carries quite an impact. They way knockouts are over printed cause a unique repetition. At the same time, it's a familiar shape. I reminds me of sci-fi movies and the top-view of an older iPod. Simple, yet 'i' like.

Arcade Expressionism

I've stumbled upon a few "make something everyday" type blogs, but this one by a guy named Brock Davis has impressed me the most. These two pieces in particular are wonderfully crafted. He pays homage to Dig Dug and Donkey Kong, with a respective choice of colors. I'm tossed up thinking whether or not i'd enjoy these if I did not play or know of the games. That said, I like them. He really does 'express' the simple shapes the games are built with using their roughly painted familiar color schemes. It's a great physical contrast, and contrast of medium too.

Press Photo - Jonsi

This is one of a few press photos for an icelandic musician, Jonsi. Beautiful colors is all I can really say. The image blurred, and somewhat dull allows the colors to release a powerful effect. The pose creates a motion of the eye that leads one to the gradation in the wondrous watercolor drops. I like the mood it creates, but most of all the colors.

Gordon's Restaurant - Matchbook

Perfect utilization of the full spread to print a beautifully detailed image of their deco inspired building. I really like the choice of yellow on cool colors, it makes the restaurant seem calm and enjoyable. The really structured, architectural look doesn't really convey restaurant to me, so I would suggest that the restaurant sign (tucked in the back) should be more prevalent. That aside, I think it has a great cool look.

Color Radio - Matchbook

This is a great retro matchbook design from a collection I highly enjoy. It's simple layout and sarcastic tone and image are all placed effectively. Its minimal use of color and sans-serif are very bold and direct. Above all, I think its the best use of a drop shadow.

The 'Wich' Stands - Matchbook

I'm not sure what this was promoting. That said, it's Futura, and the image is printed on the actual matches... that's just innovative design at its prime.