Music Makes Stories

This week I went looking for award winning book covers and found this one pretty fun and different. I first of love the color theme for this book. It is simple, clean, and calming. The blue brings in a calm feeling over me just like a piano does. The book title is Middle C and having it the same size as the author show equal importance. But on top of that is the middle c key from a piano that is very large. This draws people in, but still relates to the title of the story. Also having the key there instead of just the title helps the reader get a feeling of what this book will be about. Lastly, I like how the designer used black and white text to tie it together with the key! 

Source: http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/davidfcooper/1383009/574/574_900.jpg

Fall Is Here!

Nothing says fall is here like Cider! I really like this design! The typography is rotated to go vertical showing of the winking face. This captures the playfulness and enjoyment this cider could have for you. The color choices work in this design because they relate to the color of a lime and berries. The white text on top of the pop of color is a great contrast. This is the same for the black text on top of the white background. They play well off of each other and grab the audiences attention. Another thing that helps with this design is how the "d" connects with the background because it allows the reader to read "Cider" as one word. I would love to try one of these sometime because the design makes it seem delicious!


Source: http://www.1designperday.com/2009/07/09/smiley-cider/

Splash!

Here is a photograph by Ted Tamburo Photography. I enjoy this piece because it shows a great deal of action photography. The timing that was put into this is incredible! I like how they did the spacing of the ice cube from the liquid, as well as the how close the glass is to the reader. The timing is similar in a way because in the back the ice cube is far away from the liquid, instead of the front glass having the ice cube within the drink. Having the final splash close to the viewer gives a feeling that it is right there in front of you. I also enjoy the colors used within the piece not too extreme, but not boring. 

Source:  Workbook. Los Angeles : Scott & Daughters Pub., 1990. Print 

Transportation At Its Finest!

This box design for Ford matches is perfect! I like how they used a pick up truck because they do help transport your supplies. In this case the truck holds your matches as you go about your day. They also stuck with Ford's blue and white color scheme. This was a smart decision because it gave this piece unity.I also enjoyed how writing was only on the back of the truck and one could only it view by opening the box. It is kind of like a book in a since because you have to open it if you want to learn more. This box definitely has character, which helps it be remembered.


Source: http://www.boredpanda.com/creative-packaging-designs-2/