Objective – Focus on the manipulation and arrangement of typography and image as it conveys messages through a poster series.
Demonstrate ability to develop a visual system that is implemented as a poster series, which includes time as a design factor. Show ability to effectively communicate a chosen idea from differing alternative. Demonstrate effective ability to communicate the message(s) and idea visually.
Heid E. Erdrich is an Ojibwe poet, author, and educator whose work explores Indigenous identity, cultural heritage, and environmental themes. Orchid Tierney is a New Zealand-born poet and scholar whose work often blends ecological concerns with experimental forms, focusing on language, environment, and the Anthropocene. Hussain Ahmed is a Nigerian poet whose work delves into themes of displacement, identity, and the intersections of personal and collective memory, often through a lyrical and evocative lens.
Research/Inspiration
I chose this typeface for its bold, modern look, which aligns with the contemporary poets featured in the event. Its readability and simplicity make it a strong choice for conveying the clarity of their work. The yellow, red, and teal palette represents the poets and what they stand for. Red symbolizes Orchid's focus on environmental degradation because it represents danger or urgency. Yellow represents Heid E's focus on nature and Native American traditions because it symbolizes sunlight, harvest, or the land. Teal represents the introspective and meditative qualities in Hussain's work, which often delves into personal memory, identity, and cultural displacement. Together, they reflect the diverse emotions in the poetry. The cage texture represents themes of confinement and freedom, adding depth and tension to the design while complementing the clean lines of the typeface.
Preliminary Background Photos
Digital Iterations
Final
