day 8

I found this sign on the side of an old gas station in Cedar. This sign is different than most other sings. I like the fact that it is horizontal and elongated. The combination of the blue and the orange color is a good use of complementary colors. It has simple littering and it is bold and to the point much like the signs my other posts. It again has a 50's feel to it . It also uses the diagonal letter to add more interest for the viewer. I have no idea what ISO=VIS means but probably has something to do with the anti-sludge properties of the motor oil.

Shannon

Lighthouse

Everyone always knows Cedar City as the place with the lighthouse. I thought it was interesting how the type was laid out on the lighthouse, and why exactly they chose a lighthouse. Either way, it is memorable for Cedar City.

Best Homework Excuse Ever!

Ok so I think that I am back in the game... meaning I think that my computer works and I think I have gotten everything squared away so I can start posting again. Anyway for those who didnt know my apartment last week had a fire and that is why I havent posted in a few days. So here is a funny photo for you all of my apartment and the best homework excuse ever! Ok on a more serious note here are some photos of what the apartment actually looked like after the fire and why I havent been at school or participating in the blog.

Well it doesnt have much to do with typography by I thought that it would look cool and it is something that has, is and will influence me in life and art and everything else probably haha.

... oh and by the way no animals nor people were hurt in the fire so dont worry about what I wrote in the wall... It was a joke haha!

Mexican Anyone? (Day 9)

For life!

They are everywhere on campus right now, great examples of what I have been looking for.

Another Plate

Here's another example of metal type again. I found this example on campus again. It's on a metal plate in the middle of that monument by the centrum with the statues of historical figures. It is a lengthy quote about the glorious nature of knowledge.

I thought it was interesting that this is the only san serif font I've found on a plaque.

-Dan Gill

derrick williams (day 9)

i was out taking pics and i came across this one that i can't remember when i took it but i am glad that i kept it. i liked the effect of the slow shutter speed or just that the camera i was using was cheap but i really enjoyed this picture. the word slow shown on the left and the effect of the pisture go very well.

Naturally weathered type day...something

Still on my kick of showing cedar through weathered typography today. I found this sign that was curiously relevant to the city. I took the picture for the weathering but as i look at it its kinda like a bunch of words describing the area and maybe even the lifestyle. Very peculiar.