This typographic poster series is centered on crafting visually compelling designs that use typography to highlight the impact and importance of individual contributions to poetry. The project seeks to establish a cohesive design system that brings together varied visual elements while incorporating imaginative approaches to capture attention and convey deeper meaning. Guided by the original theme, Elusive Echoes , the series explores each featured poet in depth, aiming to uncover and express their unique relationship with the poetic world.
Research
The process began with in-depth research on each poet to uncover what sets them apart—and more importantly, what unites them on a deeper level.
Sketching
The initial phase involved creating sketches in groups of three, allowing for a broad exploration of ideas. With Elusive Echoes as the guiding prompt, a diverse range of concepts was developed to interpret the theme from multiple creative angles.
Manual Type Alteration
Following the sketching phase, paper was physically altered and photographed to further investigate the visual impact of overlapping text.
Digital Ideations: JJJJJerome Ellis
Past imagery was revisited to spark fresh ideas and guide the development of these digital iterations.
Ideations for all Three Poets
These pieces are conceptual developments based on one of the ideas explored in the three posters above.
Design Development
The final elements incorporated into these posters were thoughtfully crafted and personalized to reflect the unique identity of each poet.
Color
For each poster, I chose to use bright, bold, and contrasting colors to reflect how each poet uses their strong, unapologetic personality to express their poetry. The use of contrasting colors also symbolizes the unconventional and unexpected ways in which they communicate their ideas and challenge norms.
Final Poster Series
