#Graphic And Visual Design

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The Art and Science of Professional Website Designer: Crafting Digital Masterpieces

In the vast and ever-expanding digital landscape, the role of a professional website designer has become increasingly pivotal. A website serves as the virtual storefront for businesses, making a lasting impression on visitors and influencing their perception of the brand. In this blog, we delve into the art and science of professional website designer, exploring the skills, qualities, and expertise that set these designers apart in their craft. At the core of professional website design lies a deep understanding of both aesthetics and functionality. These designers possess a keen eye for design principles such as layout, typography, color theory, and composition, allowing them to create visually appealing websites that capture the essence of a brand. For more details visit our website: www.mgsmarketing.ca

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Giovanni Pintori, Schema frecce colore, (sketch), 1956 [Archivio privato Paolo Pintori. © Matteo Zarbo, Milano]

Exhibitions: Giovanni Pintori (1912-1999). Pubblicità come arte / Advertising as art, Curated by Chiara Gatti and Nicoletta Ossanna Cavadini, m.a.x. museo, Centro Culturale Chiasso, Chiasso, October 7, 2024 – February 16, 2025 (then March 2, 2025); MAN – Museo d'Arte di Nuoro, Nuoro, March 21 – June 15, 2025

Catalogue: Giovanni Pintori (1912-1999). Pubblicità come arte / Advertising as art, Edited by Chiara Gatti and Nicoletta Ossanna Cavadini, Texts by Chiara Gatti, Mario Piazza, Davide Cadeddu, Nicoletta Ossanna Cavadini, Luigi Sansone, Angela Madesani, Silvana Editoriale, Cinisello Balsamo (MI), 2024

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Toshiba Magazine Ad, Adphic Co. Ltd Studio (1987).

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Design graphics Geya Shvecova (Pastel glitter stars) Archive 010924

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Stargate (1994)

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Kingdom Hearts 3 - Nobodies

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Fireworks.

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"Swearing Campaign" (2020s) by Chiara Broggi ☀ Where expletives outperform aspirin

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"I am the Devil's minion and he grants me my every wish." (Queen of the Damned, Anne Rice)

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photo from 2x05: Don't be afraid, just start the tape

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“The Art and Making of Arcane: League of Legends” 🎨🎨🎨🎨 Book Review Under the Cut 

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Hi All! 😊 As I have amassed loads of Art Books throughout my degree and in my work as an illustrator, I thought I could do some reviews so those of you who are just now embarking on your art journeys and wondering whether something is worth spending money on, can make an informed decision about what part of your creative development you want to put your money towards.     I’m thinking of structuring the reviews in five key areas, with books earning a palette for each area they score against, with a total of five palettes being the max, and a brush being awarded in areas where a book can only score half a point. As someone from a working-class background who is also neurodivergent, I’m especially mindful how these things can impact the way in which we access information and new knowledge. Of course, if you have any suggestions on what else should be included, please let me know and I’ll be happy to consider this in future too. 😊  

Now! Off to the main bit... 

Is the book Useful? 🎨 

I think this would of interest not only to fans of the game and series alike, but also less experienced artists who want to learn about the motivation, inspirations, ideas, and thought processes behind the storytelling, characters and plotlines. Alex and Chris (the Creators) talk about the history and background of how it came to be, how the right group and studio of people were found to bring it together, and how the story and visuals were built from the smallest details to the major production hurdles. There are the back scenes of the storyboarding and character designs, with frameworks and the timeline between the layouts of the game vs the show. The book also goes down into details on the music, lyrics, color schemes, speeds of animation, backgrounds and the in-depth world building of Arcane. It pays attention to the visual and personal development of the central characters, their set bases and their props. Given all of this, I would say – Yes. It is a very useful source and guide on master adaptation, for those already interested in the game as well as those who have just come into its world now, brought in by the art of the show before they got caught in the story.  

Is the book Engaging? 🎨

The book design has been planned thoroughly, and the content is very well paced. There is good overlay between photographs, illustrations, game graphics and show scenes alongside the text and other visuals. The design of the book is beautifully done, with phenomenal coloring, and good spacing between the texts and images. As someone who struggles with big chunks of text, and a very temperamental attention span, the way that the chapters and sub-sections of the book are broken up, helped me quite a lot in managing to keep my focus and my mind engaged at one page at a time, without feeling the need to put it down indefinitely or jump ahead and move on to the next bit before I was done. Therefore, I would say – Yes. It is manageable, digestible, and entertaining, which makes it a joy to engage with, and even more so because it can be done so easily.  

Is the book Accessible? 🖌️ 

There might be some pages where people who are easily visually overstimulated might struggle to keep with the text, as the graphics fill the sheet and overlay each other quite strongly. However, if you are someone who prefers the strong visuals of a comic book or a graphic novel, then this might not be an issue for you at all. Overall, the blocks of text come in small chunks and are set in narrow columns with a max of 15 words to a line at its longest (on average up to 10), which makes the text easier to follow. Though the typesetting of the book is primarily in serif fonts, and on some pages the text blocks are slanted to fit the visuals’ layout better. I have an advantage that I have a digital copy and can easily zoom into the text, though if you had the physical copy of the book (judging by the format size of 23.5 x 3 x 32.4cm) there might be some pages where you struggle with the smaller lines. From what I have been able to find out, the standard hardcover edition weighs approx. 800gr, which isn’t very light to carry or hold up with one hand, especially considering a thick rectangle is less manageable than a single bag of sugar or bottle of water for example. In terms of language, it is written in plain English (in EN speaking countries) and even though I am not a native English speaker, there were no overcomplicated structures or words I was unfamiliar with at any time. So overall, I would say Yes and No. It is up to you to decide whether any of the above is a deal breaker regarding accessibility, but if it is in the physical aspects, I would advise in looking for a digital copy alike myself as well.  

Is the book Affordable? 🖌️ 

Well. When I was looking for a copy, unfortunately there were no paperbacks available, and the only hardbacks were second hand varying in price point from £40 - £80 GBP. Which is about $50 – 110 USD, or €45 - 95 EUR. I also could not find any free digital copies, so my only option was to buy the book on Kindle for £14, or approx. $18 / €16. Given that when I was a student, I used to live on £1 a day (my family is poor), I think that up to £80 for a single art book is a high price to pay, especially for a young person who isn’t in full time employment. But even though I am a working adult now, I still wouldn’t pay this for the book given that the actual cost was £40 before it went out of stock, and the price has been inflated solely because the book isn’t physically available anymore. Due to this, and because it is the right thing to do, before making a purchase, I would adamantly encourage you to check with the library(ies) near you first. If they have it, you can borrow it for free and make copies, scans or take pics of it if you’d like to make your own digital copy. If this is not an option, look for it online and check if there are any torrents on the sites you have access to where you live. Only if you exhaust all other options, or if you are dead set in buying a physical copy for a memento / getting it signed by the artist type of keepsake, should you consider purchasing it at the inflated price. So even though the book might be affordable to those who have the money, that simply isn’t applicable to most people, meaning that – No. It isn’t affordable as it would not fall into most people’s budgets easily or without being looked at as a luxury.    

Is the book Worth it? 🎨

Even though due to points 3 & 4 above, I cannot give the book a full 5 palettes, and must settle only on 4, I would say – Yes. It has been great to learn more about the backstory and history of Arcane and the people who made it possible. The work they’ve put in for years, each single step in their journey and the care and dedication that has been poured into the creation of this new world. It has been lovely to gain an insight into the visual development of the series, as well as the character building, and the considerations awarded to all the small things that make them the characters that they are and the characters that we love. I may have never played LoL but I absolutely loved the show. Though even if I hadn’t seen it, from the perspective of a graphic designer, I can certainly appreciate the beauty of Arcane and this book still. And if like me, you are new to this world, then I suspect the book will make you love it even more. It’s worth it.  

[garadinervi]

Richard Serra – 8 Drawings: Weights and Measures, Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, NY, September 23 – October 14, 1989 [Saint-Martin Bookshop, Bruxelles-Brussel. © Richard Serra]

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february 16th 2025 / digital collage

[all images sourced from wikipedia commons]

note: i will be posting my collage to a new account: flowerhoundart!

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Design graphics Geya Shvecova (Purple Sunset) Archive_310325

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Stargate (1994)