Author: odaniels2024

GD Fundamentals: 2D Visual Design Graphic Development Research Blogs Year one

Colour

INTRODUCTION Harper’s Bazaar China (2019) “Rihanna Red Beauty” cover, photographed by Chen Man. https://www.irisvanherpen.com/news/rihanna-on-the-cover-of-harpers-bazaar-china A great example of how colour can be used to convey cultural and emotional narratives in addition to aesthetic appeal is the Harper’s Bazaar China cover for “Rihanna Red Beauty” (November 2019). The composition, which was captured by Chen Man, combines […]

GD Fundamentals: 2D Visual Design Graphic Development Research Blogs Year one

Composition

INTRODUCTION Dazed Magazine (2021) Autumn Issue featuring Rihanna, photographed by Rafael Pavarotti. Source: Dazed Digital / YourCelebrityMagazines. Strong Example of Effective Composition in Editorial Design The composition of the Dazed Autumn 2021 “The Reign Never Stops” cover combines artistic accuracy with strong imagery. The image, which has Rihanna in the centre in white against a […]

GD Fundamentals: 2D Visual Design Graphic Development Research Blogs Year one

Typography

Apartamento x Belmond “El Bajío” Strong Example of Effective Typography Typography plays a central role in establishing tone, identity, and narrative coherence within editorial design. The Apartamento x Belmond – El Bajío issue (2022) exemplifies how typographic decision-making can reflect both cultural context and brand consistency. The Apartamento magazine masthead font is a lowercase serif […]

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Mood board and color planning

The mood board for my Rock in Rio app was developed with the intention of capturing the vibrant, high-energy atmosphere of a global music festival while maintaining a sleek, modern interface that appeals to a young audience. Drawing inspiration from iconic festivals such as Tomorrowland and Coachella, I focused on creating a visual identity that […]

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Responsive layout

This stage focuses on developing mid- to high-fidelity layouts for the Rock in Rio website and companion app, translating the visual identity from the mood boards into structured, responsive designs. Using Figma, I built prototypes that adapt seamlessly across devices, ensuring a consistent user experience (UX) for mobile and desktop. In the Rock in Rio […]

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Typography

Typography is a key element in shaping the visual identity and user experience of the Rock in Rio app. For this project, I made a deliberate choice to limit the design to two typefaces—Cantata One and Cherry Cream Soda in order to create a balanced and consistent interface. This approach was driven by the principle […]

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Figma Artboard 2

I created a responsive design that works flawlessly on mobile devices to make sure the Rock in Rio app is always accessible. In the event that consumers lose their confirmation email, they may easily access their digital tickets within the app, guaranteeing a seamless festival entrance. I positioned the main navigation choices, like lineup, tickets, […]

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Figma artboard

My main inspiration for the Rock in Rio festival app came from the digital user interfaces of well-known festivals Coachella and Tomorrowland. Both festivals are renowned for their innovative digital platforms that combine cutting-edge UI design with user-friendly usability in addition to their live music experiences. I closely examined these events’ visual techniques, drawing inspiration […]

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