Why am i here and what do i want to learn? 2

Each member of the group shared their ten examples 

that illustrate their own fields of creative interest. Their reasons for choosing them are below...

Dan Everitt

• Loves the unusual, sketchy style of Andres Guzman illustration.
• The punky, neon style of Mike Joyce
• The isometric, colourful patterns of Andy Gilmore
• The dark watercolour artwork of Zac Johnson
• He chose the artwork of Brian Moore because of it's modern twist on original propaganda poster design.
• The artwork of Shigeo Fukuda was chosen because of its thought-provoking illusions based on negative space.
• The typography of Alex Trotut was chosen because of its geometric modernity.
• Any other contemporary type and/or image is of interest.
• Again, the overlapping colours and structured geometric style was found in Andrew Vastagh and chosen.
• The Powell Peralla skate company graphic are old in age, but contemporary in style.

Joe Leadbeater

• The contrasting positive and negative space of the art of Tang Yau Hoong.
• The art of 'Graphic Patrick' was chosen for its minimalistic and symbolistic style.
• The sometimes cheesy, catchy play-on words and type in Ian Collins' 'The Big Caption' sparks particular interest.
• Abstract landscapes and art deco-esque style of Marius Roosendaal looks aged and lots of interesting layers.
• Any use of word play with type
• Casey Reas' development of artwork creating software. Modern, innovative way to create art.
• ABC3D - cool way of playing with type.
• Loves the hidden meanings through the dollar bill designs of Dowling and Duncan.
• Likes original punk artist Malcolm Garrett and original punk style of image and type.
• Likes landscape based artwork of Tim Reynolds because they look softly painted at first, but are actually made up of harsh geometric shapes.

Leo Sims

• Likes the vivid contrasting landscape photography of Mitch Debrowler and its effective use of black and white.
• Likes the artwork of Fab Cirado because of its abstract subject matter.
• Likes infographics and playing with type.
• Likes mathematical art such as the psychedelic 'fractals'
• Likes the messages through Kuczynski's art and design.
• Another example given for Kuczynski.
• Likes the way the dramatic photo montages of Nick Peterson blend so perfectly.
• Very expressive work of Andy Goodman
• Really interesting details to 'Storm'
• Any panoramic landscape photography sparks interest.

Vicky Redmond

• Likes the bold type, shapes and colours through Kate Moross' clothing designs.
• Likes Craig Wards' 'Playing with type' 
• Loves I-D magazine - never a visually dull issue.
• 'Deep Clothing' loves the bold, statement wall art.
• Likes the minimalistic, modern and geometric style of 'Made By Sawdust'
• Likes the suggestive 3D style of the 2D kaleidoscope-like image from Jelle Martens.
• Likes geometric image and type of  Mark Weaver.
• LOVES Jamie Reed's poster for the sex pistols. The distinctive ransom note style is very contemporary.
• The use of statement art from Aqua Couture.
• Loves the statements made through graphics for a Dr Martens advert.

Sam Cook

• Loves the old graphic design style of the 19th century. In particular the work of Werkmann and his screen printing.
• Other artists include ; Alexander Rojenko
• Nevielle Brody
• Bradow
• and Artiva for the same reasons as above.
• Loves all other non-format art.

After each member of the group had shared their ten examples, we identified a list of criteria that was collectively used to pick our own ten examples:

• Creative use of Type
• Visual Quality
• Tone of Voice
• Attention to detail
• Simplicity of Design
• Meaning or Message
• Audience engagement / interaction
• Style or aesthetic quality
• Use of Media & Method of Production
• Relationship between Form & Format
• Interest in the content
• Use / Choice of language
• Structure & Layout