The definition of a supergraphic has changed over the last twenty years. Once, only a large decorative design on a wall or building was a supergraphic. Today it encompasses architectural delineation wayfinding and identifying signage, illustrative murals, and branding elements. A supergraphic can take the form of an enormous logo on the side of a building, a wall of multi-colored squares, or an oversized restroom symbol. Digital technology now allows for interaction and screen-based media on a large scale. The audience can now truly communicate with an architectural space in a unique and personal manner. The difference between a large overwrought design on the wall and a successful supergraphic is typically based on two points: a strong concept, and interaction with the architecture, light and space. Many people can paint stripes on a wall. But a designer can use the entire volume, sense place, context and changing environment to create a story with words, colour and shapes. This book includes examples of the best supergraphics internationally. These are evidence of the sense of delight when a beautifully crafted graphic solution and smart concept are married to remarkable architecture.
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Award-winning designer Sean Adams presents over 100 case studies of environmental graphics and murals from around the world.
Introduction • Types of Supergraphics • Corporate Projects • Wayfinding Projects • Retail Projects • Cultural Projects • Civic Projects • List of Contributors
Award-winning designer Sean Adams presents over sixty case studies of environmental graphics and murals from around the world

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780500021347
Publisert
2018-02-22
Utgiver
Vendor
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Vekt
890 gr
Høyde
150 mm
Bredde
200 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
384

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Biographical note

Sean Adams is a founding partner of the award-winning design firm AdamsMorioka and has been cited as one of the forty most important people shaping design internationally. A former AIGA national president, he is the Executive Director of the Graphic Design Graduate Program at ArtCenter College of Design. Adams is the co-author of Logo Design Workbook and Colour Design Workbook and sole author of The Designer’s Dictionary of Colour and the series Masters of Design.