Engineer by day, artist by night, and student of the human condition during breaks.
PROJECT:MAGAZINE | Did some market research earlier this day, and was reminded of this idea brought up by a friend. It was for a magazine showcasing the works of Davao artists of various fields. We met up when she returned to Davao after working for many months in the Capital and made some resolutions on how to go on about it, but somehow we never managed to talk about it since. Too busy. Anyway, I’ve been thinking as for the design part that this magazine should look hyper-kinetic. Energetic. Unfettered by Le Old Grid. Something that almost literally leaps off your hands, making the reader take in the showcased works in a visceral manner.
Here are some examples I found over the Internet . Layouts by Alejandro Chavetta for the Official US Playstation Magazine. View more of his work at his Behance page.
This is what a fashion editorial should be, in my unschooled opinion. Sharp photography, capable models, an off-beat concept, and a story underpinning it all instead of people showing off clothes like human-shaped hangers. I wish I can shoot something like this someday. :) Visit The Fashionisto for more pictures.
Editorial for Nordic Man magazine by Herring & Herring.
Models: Adrien Brunier (Ford), Nate Hill (New York Models), Spencer Draeger (Request) and Theo Hall (New York Models).
Styling: Jana Adler.
Hair: Aleksandra Nesterchuk.
Makeup by Pascale Poma (Beautywing for L’Oreal).
ROCKS AND SHINY THINGS | The inspiration and the root of it all. It’s the sweetest song I’ve heard yet. The video warms the most frigid corners of any heart, particularly at the last few seconds. “Ours” by Taylor Swift simply is the most perfect song out there, and it got the wheels inside my head turning…