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News and blog by the design/game studio of Jordan T. Whose last project is the tiny web game Moko Moko.

Jul 10

Graphic design wise

  

  • Large typography. Large, clear fonts fascinating to see.
  • Striking colors. Say, black and red or yellow.
  • Grey text, why not. 
  • A color scheme and then a color you don’t expect.
  • Layouts like that of the italian “D” magazine.
  • The typography and layout of Paul Arden’s books
  • Fascinating use of grids and structure.
  • David Carson’s instinct.
  • Vector gradients with a soul.
  • Vector illustration with atmosphere.
  • Swedish design if it only had a soul.
  • Art Decò.
  • 70s and 80s movie poster design.
  • Retrò videogames boxes. 
  • Minimalism.
  • High complexity.
  • Neon diner signs.
  • Weird photocollages (unexpected associations).
  • Unexpected photography.
  • Goofy icons.
  • Vector animals. 
  • Nordic taste.
  • Sega Master System’s cartridge design…
  • The Sega megadrive box.
  • Nintendo Wii interface design.
  • Fluffy interface sound design. 
  • Cartoonish, conceptual 3D renderings.