Newcastle Fashion Week

I'm not a very fashionable person, but I've been really excited for Newcastle Fashion Week! I'm a massive people watcher and love seeing everyone's quirky and eccentric styles! When there's local events like this, there's a distinctive buzz in the air and I'm hoping to gain a lot of inspiration from the week.


The NFW official magazine is out now and it's a really nice editorial piece. Its busy and bold but in a non-overpowering way, everything perfectly placed. I think this would have been a really fun project to work on, supporting the local area.

My favourite spread from the magazine is the 'events calendar':

I really like the overall layout and the geometric shapes; there's so much to look at.

The full magazine can be seen here:

http://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/NE1-NFW13-Brochure-Web.pdf

Illustration Types

As part of my latest module, I have been asked to research different types of illustration. When I first received this module, I was worried because my drawing skills are far from perfect! But after completing my research tasks, I've learnt that illustration isn't just about drawing (phew!). The 5 types of illustration I chose to look into were: collage, watercolour, graffiti, pen and ink and cartoon. Here are some of my favourites:

Collage Illustration

 

 

 

 

Watercolour Illustration

 

 

 

 

Graffiti Illustration

 

 

 

 

Pen & Ink Illustration

 

 

Cartoon Illustration

 

 

 

Work Based Learning - Final Design

This is my final design for Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window:

 

I wanted to create a poster that appealed to the cinema's current flow of customers - the avid film fanatics - as well as target a brand new younger audience. The vintage feel of the image and background was targeted at the cinemas current audience, as film fanatics, I wanted them to be able to recognise that this was a recreation of a classic Hitchcock. The bold title and 'rip' effect was aimed at the new generation of customers, as a sort of modern twist on an old classic.