I think it’s easier to look at design when you can’t understand the content and this work by Patricio Murphy is the perfect example. I’m not distracted by the text; all I can see is the modern, dynamic layout and imagery. I don’t understand Argentinian, so luckily it says a bit about the project on Patricio’s Behance – below is a programme for Glow festival…
The layout has so many interesting components, with the tables of information, diagrams and the general layout too – I am starting to become quite appreciative of info graphics. I also really love the colours used in this project; bright but understated at the same time.
I also really like Patricio’s identity for the singer/rap artist M.I.A. These images have a range of media used in them, or so it looks anyway. I like how layers have been used and everything isn’t perfect – text is overlapping images etc. It gives a helping hand to the grimy feel.
It’s quirky, rebellious and individual – spot on for her character! The mix of black and white imagery with colourful patterns is definitely something I would love to try and pull off one day… I think it works really well.
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J'adore... Raquel Quevedo
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18 comments
Lakia Gordon
24/02/2011 at 4:22 pm
So retro 🙂 Nice post.
Mikalee Byerman
24/02/2011 at 4:30 pm
Very cool, hip design. And interesting use of color!
It’s a little busy for my taste, but I’m guessing I may be slightly outside of the target demographic. 😉
ournote2self
24/02/2011 at 4:52 pm
Love the 80’s look to these.
YouNxt
24/02/2011 at 4:58 pm
Love to see innovative and fresh graphic design coming from interesting places from across the globe. It’s easy to fall into a trap and just do the same old boring thing – hollywood film posters are a perfect example. Last summer we organized an exhibition of polish film posters for Hollywood films – the posters were amazing and the graphic design totally unbelievable. http://younxt.wordpress.com/2010/07/14/and-now-one-of-the-most-influential-architects-of-our-time/
YouNxt
24/02/2011 at 5:00 pm
sorry – wrong link: (video from the poster exhibition)
http://younxt.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/plakat-opening-reception-video/
And check out the posters here: http://wellmedicated.com/inspiration/50-incredible-film-posters-from-poland/
Rike
24/02/2011 at 5:08 pm
OMG – I love those designs! Great work 🙂
TweeCo
24/02/2011 at 7:37 pm
The color and element usage is very special.
Thanks for sharing, I seldom see Argentinean’s design
I Made You A Mixtape
24/02/2011 at 9:05 pm
LOVE the M.I.A images! They look urban and cool!
leadinglight
25/02/2011 at 1:24 am
I love how it’s still readable although full of colour and design. As you say, it is dynamic and enhances rather than distracts.
Fire Crystals
25/02/2011 at 5:38 am
Something I don’t understand is – Is there any purpose to those text overlaid on the picture? Bcause, in fig 3 (the one with a a person in a cap), the overlaid text is in Hindi – Shudh Shakahari – which means ‘Pure Vegetarian’. In the same series, the one with a tiger, has the words – Shree Radha Krishna – which is the name of an Indian God and Goddess. Or is that the name of the artist here?
I may be old-fashioned, but those words really didn’t make much sense to me in the overall picture.
justanothergirl1234
25/02/2011 at 5:05 am
i really like the M.I.A work, nice post 🙂
harkheindzel
25/02/2011 at 11:43 am
Love the lower pix of the girl and the colouring…beautiful
CultureChoc2010
25/02/2011 at 2:08 pm
Very cool!
Maria
25/02/2011 at 3:12 pm
Dig M.I.A. and have seen her live, you’re right about this working being spot-on for her personality. The color choices are bold and there’s so much energy represented which isn’t the easiest thing to do in print. Much fun reading this post. Thnx.
Ali
25/02/2011 at 10:49 pm
Cool Post
Thanks 🙂
happygraff
06/03/2011 at 5:30 am
very interesting! i love it :):)
missessg
19/03/2011 at 4:37 pm
I know that has a way of recycling itself, but it’s hard to produce a new piece of work without replicating another and making it original. I like these pieces that you posted. I love the colour palettes.
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07/04/2011 at 8:50 am
Very cool, hip design. And interesting use of color!
It’s a little busy for my taste, but I’m guessing I may be slightly outside of the target demographic.