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Propaganda Posters
I was lucky enough to visit New Orleans at the end of summer, a vibrant playground and the home of Jazz. Whilst there, I visited the largest WW11 Museum in the world. This was an incredibly informative experience, however the main reason I note it, was for the Propaganda posters and reference to old graphic design.
The various styles of typography used in propaganda posters of the time depending on the region of Europe produced in, I found both interesting and aesthetic. Blackletter has made a huge return in recent years, and noting its origins / seeing it in context allows me to have a greater understanding of the strong connotations such type will always have.
It was also relevant to note the comic book / children's book propaganda design of the time. I hope to write a children's book this year, and so this will be a useful resource to compare in terms of progression of the narrative. Noting what we are allowed to write now compared to the strict regime of the 1930s is totally freeing. As such, it is important to remind ourselves how lucky we are just to be able to speak freely.
Typography in New Orleans
Whilst in the city, I also recorded the vast variety of typographic signage in the French Quarter. The varied stylistic shop signs had a unique flair that I LOVED. Every one offered a new style of calligraphy and old typesetting styles. The variations of colour combinations also attracted me. I definitely want to make a piece that is inspired by these compositions, as I've realised apart from specialist beers how boring has our branding become. I'd like to reference back to old-style varied typographic styles in a way that is still current and new and for a relevant context - letting the old inform the new!
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