I then experimented with different typography in my journal:
Then I scanned my chosen ones into the computer and experimented with the text on its own. The circle canvases represent plates and the squares mugs.
I felt that the text only was too dull and not enough was going on. I was also thinking about the pottery designs I've been looking at as references, all of were more decorative. I therefore decided to add drawn image to the mugs, leaving the plates plainer for balance. I'd been thinking of using the bird observational drawing from the previous post as I liked the designs, and as birds and nature seem to be a staple for both traditional and modern ceramic design, I felt this would be appropriate and link contextually.
I started with just the birds but felt I also needed another image above to balance it. So I scanned in a foliage drawing from my observation.
I feel this makes the whole composition much better by providing more of a selection of thick and thin line. I also added some text to this as shading to improve the continuity and add interest. I think it has pretty, if slightly twee look. However as I was aiming for an element of kitsch I feel that this is appropriate.
I then needed to add image to the 'NOT'. As it was a much fancier typography already, I felt it didn't need as much added. I also wanted a strong sense of flow between the two mugs. Therefore I decided to use the same foliage drawing on it.
I think the thin, delicate line contrasts well with the boldness of the type. I also think the retro, cutesy typeface goes well with the image. It also reminds me of an old-style college logo. Either way I think they will work well as a set.
So here is the finished set:
So now what I need to do is sort out the colours and then have them printed! Exciting ^^
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