For this project, I'm excited to go back to my graphic design basics and try new things out of my usual comfort zone.
Last year, during a leadership program in London, I had the privilege of meeting Marina Willer, whose ability to craft stunning and inspiring designs through photography left a profound impact on me. One technique that particularly stood out was Marina's use of water to manipulate typography, resulting in visually dynamic compositions.
The image below, which employed water to stretch typography, sparked my creative curiosity and motivated me to push my boundaries.
Rather than sticking to my comfort zone of illustration, I'm excited to challenge myself and embrace a fresh approach. Photography has always held a special place in my heart, and I see this project as the perfect opportunity to blend my graphic design expertise with my passion for photography.
Inspired by Marina Willer's innovative spirit, I aim to infuse my own creativity into photography-driven design. By experimenting with unconventional techniques, exploring new materials, and embracing the fluidity of photography, I hope to create compelling and visually striking pieces that resonate with audiences on a deeper level.
Through this project, my goal is to expand my creative horizons, discover new possibilities in graphic design, and ultimately, produce work that reflects my unique artistic vision and leaves a lasting impression.
I've been thinking over this concept for weeks now, and while I'm not entirely sure if it'll pan out, I'm eager to give it a shot. The idea has been brewing in my mind, envisioning a unique aesthetic that combines printed photographs with torn edges to create a textured, tactile feel resembling ripped paper.
The plan is to integrate these torn photo elements with doodles and illustrations, intertwining the realms of photography and illustration. The result? A visually dynamic composition that marries the rawness of ripped paper with the whimsy of hand-drawn doodles.
What excites me most about this project is the potential to achieve a distinct brutalist aesthetic—an artistic style known for its raw, unrefined qualities. It's a departure from the norm, and I'm eager to see how this experimental fusion of mediums will unfold.
How do I make this ripped paper/vintage effect?
I thought this idea in my head would work out without thinking about the problems which could occur. One major problem for me was the price. It would cost too much to print out so many images and cut outs, also taking to note that some photos will be unusable if the experiment didn’t go to plan.