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Happy Valentine’s Day

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Italian Sculpture Gallery at the V&A

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My business cards have arrived!

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opia n. the ambiguous intensity of looking someone in the eye, which can feel simultaneously invasive and vulnerable—their pupils glittering, bottomless and opaque—as if you were peering through a hole in the door of a house, able to tell that there’s someone standing there, but unable to tell if you’re looking in or looking out

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Follow Beth's board Typography on Pinterest. My newest design project is all about type! I recently came across "The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows" created by Graphic Designer John Koenig; the dictionary is comprised of words invented to describe the emotions that we all feel but fail to communicate. “Each original definition aims to fill a hole in the language — to give a name to emotions we all might experience but don’t yet have a word for. Each word actually means something etymologically, having been built from one of a dozen languages or renovated jargon.” John Koenig I've begun my research by looking at experimental type, my aim is to create a series of type artwork for a selection of the words. You can follow my inspiration by checking up on my Pinterest board! This will be an ongoing project for the next few months, I hope to be working on other design projects at the same time so I will most definitely be kept busy

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It's been a while since I've updated my blog but after a few rollercoaster months I am finally back and more determined than ever Although designing has taken a back seat in my life for a while, I have completed my last brief - to create a vintage travel poster for San Diego. The San Diego Temple is a major landmark of the city and can be spotted when travelling the highway to or from San Diego. I decided to take this iconic building with its interesting architecture to advertise the Californian city In terms of aesthetics for the poster, I have used a muted colour palette with the temple at the forefront. For the title I have used a couple of different typefaces to compliment the retro-vintage theme of the poster. The title is layered and allowed to wrap around the temple so as to integrate with the image

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I won't be updating my blog this week and next as I'm away! Fear not, you can keep updated by following me on

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This week I’ve continued my research into San Diego, California. For this brief I am looking at creating a vintage travel poster inspired by one of San Diego’s famous landmarks. The above photos are the selection of landmarks I have chosen to research:

1. Cabrillo National Monument

The Cabrillo monument is situated at the southern top of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego. The statue commemorates the landing of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo a Portuguese explorer whom arrived at San Diego Bay in 1542, marking the first time a European expedition set foot upon the future American West Coast.

2. Coronado Bridge The Coronado Bridge crosses over San Diego Bay, linking San Diego with Coronado. It is a prestressed concrete/steel girder bridge which sweeps in a 90 degree angle arc. The pillars that support the bridge on the eastern end as part of Chicano Park are painted with huge murals, the largest collection of Chicano art murals. 3. Museum of Man The San Diego Museum of Man is a museum of anthropology located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California and housed in the historic landmark buildings of the California Quadrangle. Designed by noted architect Bertram Goodhue, the building was constructed in 1915 serving as an impressive entry for the Panama-California exposition. 4. San Diego Temple Located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, the San Diego Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-dat Saints (also known as LDS or Mormon). The temple was built with two main spires, and four smaller spires at the base of each. The exterior finish is marble chips in stucco giving the building a white glow.

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No, unfortunately I am not nor have I been to San Diego, however, this week I have been looking for some design project inspiration. Which is how I came across Briefbox according to their website Briefbox “is an ever growing library of quick, fun design briefs in various categories to help you improve your design skills and get your creative juices flowing.” They have quite a few design briefs online and also an e-book available for $4.99. I began looking through the briefs on their site and settled on my first Briefbox Brief - Create a colourful vintage inspired travel poster/illustration about San diego. Use landmarks, landscapes, beaches or any reference images you wish. Have fun, get creative, play with textures and try to include some custom lettering for the title and header. Vintage travel posters rock!! They take time and love but are worth every minute. We’ve picked out a bunch of awesome designs to get your creative juices flowing, have a browse and get creative yo!! I haven’t started designing yet but my research has begun, starting by looking at San Diego’s famous landmarks and the styles of other vintage travel posters. I’m going to share with you some pictures I’ve found which I think are going to be my biggest inspiration and you can follow my research over at Pinterest!