DAVIN BROWNELL

Defending My Design

My Logo

Explanation for Shape Selection

I chose to have the black bar serve as he most bold and defining part of the picture to draw attention there first

The two demi-ovals stacked on top of each other make up the letter “B” which is the first initial of my last name

The rest of it (the grey part) is what makes up the letter “D” and is for my first name “Davin”, so the piece all-together is my initials (except my middle name)

Explanation for Color Selection

I chose black for the bar and for the outline to serve as a clear border of the colors, and separate the parts of the letter

The red in the letter “B” is dark red because I think it goes well with the silver and black, and it is my favorite color

The silver in the letter “D” was chosen because dark red and silver compliment each other and contrast each other

My Quote Poster

Explanation for Quote Selection

The quote comes from Rap/Hip-hop which is my favorite genre of music Kanye West is my favorite artist

The quote comes from the song “Everything I Am” off of the 2007 album Graduation. It comes from the chorus of that song and describes

how his refusal to follow certain trends in hip-hop (particularly the focus on rapping about ‘gangsta’ topics in the ‘90s and ‘00s) defined him and his career

The quote even out of context has an inspirational tone which encourages the viewer to “be themselves”)

Explanation for Picture Selection

The picture is of an old man who appears to be happier than he is sad

The picture as an optimistic toneThe picture is in black-and-white which I

think adds to the message It clearly was taken within the past twenty years, but

is of an old man from somewhere other than the west, so it has a more vintage feel

The picture along with the quote suggests that he too is defined perhaps, by what he is not

Explanation for Font Selection

The font has a classy, serious, almost aged feel

The font is well kerned, meaning that the space between the characters is well designed

The font has serifs (the hanging bits off of the body of the characters) that add refine and add definition to their tenor

The font matches the maturity of the picture and doesn’t detract from the message

Explanation for Font Color Selection

The white font contrasts the background white nicely to have it clearly draw the eye of the reader

The white font doesn’t overlay any other part of the font which ensures that the entire quote can be read

The white font matches the color scheme of the rest of the picture and adds to the overall theme

The white font adds to the seriousness of the photo and doesn’t betray the other elements

Thanks!

Thanks for Reading!