Project 3 for my computer illustration class called for us to choose a significant graphic design movement and produce an original website (2 page mock-up)  in that style.

I chose to do my project in the style of German Expressionism. I toyed with the idea of doing something in The International/Swiss style, or perhaps Constructivism. I went with German Expressionism because I wanted to do something that would challenge me to get outside my comfort zone. I selected a literary magazine for the subject of my website, because these types of magazines were prolific during the 20’s, at the same time German Expressionism was popular.

Slide 1: (click for larger)

Slide 2: (click for larger)

The background of the first slide consists of a photograph with sepia tone and cutout filter applied in Photoshop. For the second slide I used the same images, but cloned out the tree and place an illustration in its place. The illustration is based on the story excerpt.

Notes from Instructor: You really understood the project. Very cool and properly depressing: Schade, Schulde, Verzweiflung und Angst. – Ausgezeichnet! Convincing atmosphereics.

Filed under: Design by Ed

Topics: German Expressionism, Illustration, School