ipod ad

1. Describe what it is: An ad for ipod

2. Describe its function: To get people to buy and use ipods

3. Describe where you saw it: online one day

4. Discuss the style of the design and typography:  The design is modern the only type in the ad is at the top right corner where you can see the single word "ipod."

5. Discuss the quality of artwork: The design is very well done.  The black figure is the focal point since it is surrounded in colorful plant-life. 

6. Discuss what attracted you to this piece:  I liked feeling of rhythm you get when looking at this design.  You can tell just by looking at it that the ad is music related.  

AMP

1. Describe what it is: An ad for AMP

2. Describe its function: To get people to drink AMP

3. Describe where you saw it: Online

4. Discuss the style of the design and typography:  The design is very modern. The text on the bottle is clean and simple.

5. Discuss the quality of artwork: I think the design is well done.  Very clean and draws your eye.  The green guitar is a focal point on the black background and the curving line draws your eye to the bottle.

6. Discuss what attracted you to this piece:  I like the black background and the the choice of green used.  I think the ad is very successful. 

Movie Poster

1. Describe what it is: a movie poster

2. Describe its function: To get people to watch the film

3. Describe where you saw it: on the Internet

4. Discuss the style of the design and typography: The style is modern and the typography is in Japanese. 

5. Discuss the quality of artwork: The design is well done.  The colors are bright and your eye travels around the design.  All the characters are looking at someone, making your eye jump around.  The man looks to be the focus because he is in the center and is wearing white when the girls are in red.

6. Discuss what attracted you to this piece: I liked the bright colors that were used and how the people were the focus.  The title of the film seems less important because it is near the bottom.  It was something different yet very effective. 

Target

1. Describe what it is: Spot the dog advertising for the Target store. 

2. Describe its function: To try to get people to shop at Target stores. 

3. Describe where you saw it: on the Internet

4. Discuss the style of the design and typography: The style is modern and up to date.  Their isn't any type used.  

5. Discuss the quality of artwork: The design is very well done.  The design doesn't need type to get the message across. 

6. Discuss what attracted you to this piece: I like how simple the design is.  I think it is very clever how the target is repeated- once around the dogs eye then again in the top left corner.  Very cute!

Milton Glaser

1. Describe what it is: A poster by Milton Glaser

2. Describe its function: To get people interested in art and design. To show how color can be used as a focal point in a design. 

3. Describe where you saw it: on the Internet

4. Discuss the style of the design and typography: The style is Psychedelic.  The only type is located in the bottom right corner of the design. 

5. Discuss the quality of the artwork: The design is very simple.  The hair is the only colorful part of the work. 

6. Discuss what attracted you to this piece: I like how the white left side balances the design.  I think this is a very well thought out design. I love the color choices and how the hair contains all the color. I also like how the curly hair adds depth when everything else looks flat.