Monday, May 10, 2010

Speaking of type and signage

I try to avoid posting material that's already gotten exposure, but . . .
The TDC's "Beautifully Banal" exhibit of posters, made to benefit the TDC scholarship fund, are breathtaking examples of how great design can transform communication into art. The online gallery shows both the original classified newspaper ad, taken from the designer's local community, and the retooled version. The latter is hardly banal. John Downer's version shows some fun lettering in the spirit of the Nautilus Diner as well!

2 comments:

Suzanne Dell'Orto said...

This is my students' project this week. I can't wait to see what they come up with. A lot of them have signed releases, so expect to see a lot of student work on the blog soon soon soon.

Beth Tondreau said...

. . . very smart project, not to mention it's very smart to get releases so you can post the work. That's a good incentive!