One flew over the Cuckoo's nest book cover

This is an example of the research i collected based on penguin books. I took these examples to give me an idea of previous penguin book designs which i then used for inspiration when creating my own. I have chosen to lay out this research in a creative way, using digital skills in adobe Photoshop rather than on paper. 

Finished Design

To create this design I thought carefully about what the story entails, and from there i recreated my own interpretation of a design which i thought would be suitable. To do this i produced photographs of keys to show the isolation and lack of freedom potrayed within the story of 'one flew over the cuckoo's nest'. My idea was to find a way to display this creating both depth and meaning. To make the design look more simplistic and safisticated i have left a lot of white space which i then applied a textured sheet effect. After experimenting with layout i began experimenting with typography and type style which i thought would compliment the imagery and the style of the design. To add finishing touches to the overall design i then added effects in photoshop creating depth by applying a worn, old effect. To apply the correct blurb information i researched and place the exact one onto my design, to build a connection with both pages i added the same effects to the back page.

Sync logo design

This is my Sync design, to create this logo i used a HB pencil to draw out my letting onto a piece of lead, to create depth and a 3D effect i used a knife to carve in each letter. I then took a photograph and began editing in photoshop to create an embossed approach.

@Bistro stationary

This piece of design work was created using adobe photoshop, the objective was to design a logo for the college bistro, then to design some complementary promotional material such as buisness cards, a letter head and a menu. I decided to keep my design name quite simple but incomporate the @ simbol to add creativity and to make it look interesting. I have also created a shortend version of my bistro logo @B which can be used to reprisent the same thing. I decided to stick with a simple red colour to make my logo legible and sophistacated. For the promotional material i have created a theme using a crumpled paper effect to add depth and effect.I have also used a red stripe effect on my menu design which i think works quite well. The typography used to display the information is very plain and simplistic but i feel it works well.