Posts Tagged ‘Design’
Puzzling Words
Every day, people are bombarded by printed materials. As a result, many are overlooked. ‘Puzzling Words’ is a typographic showcase that is designed to break through the clutter. A set of nine square acrylic block prints present designs created in Downstead, a font I created. Its aim is to overcome the audience’s overexposure to printed media.
By using acrylic blocks as a printing surface, ‘Puzzling Words’ draws in viewers, as the medium is still uncommon and there is an expectation that printed materials are hung on a wall. Moreover, each print in ‘Puzzling Words’ features a Rebus puzzle of a common phrase or saying. The use of a puzzle generates interest because it creates a challenge and curiosity about the message. Rebus puzzles are unlike popular puzzles as they inspire continued thought. People are likely to recall and reconsider their solutions, even after moving away.
Puzzling words has been nominated for The Shape of Things to Come Exhibition, opening March 1 2011 both as an online and physical exhibition at the Block, QUT Creative Industries Precinct. If you missed it at Interchange keep your eyes and ears open for more information.
Finally each of the blocks can be individually purchased, contact me for more information.
Interchange Exhibition
Well the Interchange exhibition is all done and dusted. With many hours of work put in by all the event went very well on all counts. Below is a seek peek of the event for those unable to make the event.
The turnout was high on the big night, all their to see the works and their creators. A big congratulations to the makers of Mirror Mirror, who won the Dean’s award, Tyler Alberti for taking out the Bluewire Media web design award.
I would also like to send out a special thanks to all those who voted for Puzzling Words in the people choice. Through your support I took out the prize in a draw with Abstract. 
My final announcement for today is that I will be exhibiting, Puzzling Words at Shape of Things to Come, a QUT exhibition aimed at showcasing the future of the Creative Industries. Keep your eyes peeled for more information about this event and both of my projects.
New Website Design and Branding
As most of you will have noticed the style and layout of the site have changed dramatically in the last 48hours (those reading in an RSS reader will have to go and check out the changes).
I have changed not only the site layout and design, something I have been meaning to do for six months or so but have also changed the branding.
Why the change?
This semester brought about another assessment item that required the development of a visual identity, and this was the result. While I am still happy with my old design, a vote was taken and this was a unanimous winner. So here it is. Please leave me any feedback you have!
What else is new?
The change has also coincided with increased freelance work with a positive outlook of more to come. Soon I will be able to show the new website of Johanna H Studios, while almost complete there are still some creases to be ironed out, also there is another website in the near future.
On a more personal note, I have successfully completed another semester of my BCI (Communication Design), leaving me with three semesters left, and as I can’t wait to get out and start working I am available for hire and actively looking for more clients to assist to grow their business or provide the perfect gift.
Need anything designed?
Looking to improve your business online presence? Just starting out as a new business? Or looking to get some printing done but want that professional look. Please contact me to discuss your project and receive a quote.
Word Puzzle Shirt 2 – Small World After All
The second in a series of word puzzle shirts. These shirts are designed to make you think. Could you work out what it means without the title? You can buy the t-shirt here.
Word Puzzle Shirt 1 – Forgive and Forget
The first in a new series of T-shirts, based on a collection of word puzzles. These shirts are designed to make you think. Could you work out what it means without the title?
