These are my final pieces for my arts and culture magazine based on a japanese theme. Each article is based on an aspect of design which is inspired by japan and its artists/ designers or designs in general. Others, are based on popular and/or famous japanese design / institutions themselves. i.e from Studio Ghibli - animator and designer Hayao Miyazaki to Simone Legno, italian born designer based in america, whose illustration and toy design is inspired by japanese designs and trends.
Im happy with the final pieces and how they answer the brief. The different layouts for each article shows the originality and diversity of each issue and how there is no set house style. The freedom and vibrancy of japanese culture and use of writing and symbology is reflected in this style and the freedom and creativity of each layout, colour choice and design that is chosen.
My favourite piece is the four page feature on the interview with Hayao Myiazaki from Studio Ghibli. I chose this design to emphasise the journey into the mind and work of this japanese illustrator and animator of these epic and popular japanese characters from the films of the studio. I wanted to see the page as if seeing him at work by sketching the characters originally and out of context. I wanted to add a personal feel to it and i think the placement of these around the body copy help you follow the article and take both in at one time. The gentle colour pallete of blues and tourqouise dont deter attention from the impact and help to create the gentle personality of the gentle and subtle nature of the creator.
For the front cover, i wanted to cath attention and truley play on japanese style to show the different style as a whole. I used elements which i sampled within the magazine to show consistency and tie in the whole thing together. i went for a more traditional and general look to tease the audience with a sense of everything relevant and stereotypical of japanese culture.
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