Well Designed Logo in the Wild

This is the Alienware head on the back of my computer. This logo is simplistic, well designed, and easy to recognize. The logo uses Gestalt principles to form the eyes of the alien. The logo is easily recognizable from a distance is stands out from the myriad of other logos that are found on computers.

Favorite Chip Kidd Design

This design by Chip Kidd for DC Comics is one of my favorite works. The design uses contrasting colors to form a very eye catching design. If you are a fan of the Watchmen series of comics, you know exactly who this particular issue is about without reading the text of the cover.

Well Designed Poster - Alienware

This is a poster for Alienware computers. This poster uses the famous Alien head logo and the language that the company created. The language is used on every computer inscribe the name of the user somewhere on the chassis. This poster catches the eye with the use of contrasting colors. The greenish color of the alien head coupled with the white glow behind it and the black background provides a great design. The white text is easy to read and see.

Illusionary "S"

This is an interesting image from Bluefaqs. This image uses a gestalt principle that superimposes the "s" in illusion by creating the outline and letting our brain fill in the blank. The design is simple and goes with the word illusion since we are seeing a letter that is actually not there.

Jonathan Ive and Apple

Jonathan Ive, the lead designer of Apple likes to take the simplistic approach to design. He favors curved edges and simple designs and has created the designs that consumers associate with apple today. He uses the excess material that is left over from the CNC process to create more parts instead of wasting the the excess material.

David Hockney

Loose Grid by David Hockney. This image looks like a scrapbook of pictures that comes together to form a cohesive image.

Chip Kidd's Before Watchmen Cover

This is a comic book cover for Before Watchmen that is illustrated by Chip Kidd. Kidd is known for covers that tend to catch the eye of the reader. Kidd uses contrasting colors to bring the attention to the two characters this particular issue is based on.