Week 5

5

Alpha/Para Signals

Finding Alpha and Para signals is extremely difficult. There is a limited amount, but below are some alpha and para signals that I felt would be good to include to remind me the meaning behind the two down the road. 

Just a funny sign I found, confusing signals at its finest. 

I loved this one, I love all the different fonts and the illustration with the hand. I think it was done really well, and I also really like how they stuck to grayscale and didn't overwhelm it with any wild colors that make you want to look away. 

I thought that this was a good example because its a serious topic, but it also is very obvious what it is implying. I thought it was well executed and I love the font they chose for the 'welcome'. 

Not sure what this was from, but its a typical confusing signal, quite literally. I think that this is the way that alpha and para signals can take your mind. In two completely different directions. 

A typical confusing signal, saying no trespassing but contradicting it with a welcome sign. Kind of interesting how people who hung up the signs didn't find it completely strange and hung up the welcome wreath anyway. 

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Billboard Advertisements

I think that one of the most interesting types of advertisements is Billboard Advertisements. I think that they have potential to really sell, and there are so many different ways you can go with billboard design. I have seen so many bad billboards that are poorly designed, and turn me away from that product or service, but there are also many that have drawn my attention and made me want to invest in that product or service. 

This was the first billboard I saw. I thought it was really well done, and found it funny. The way I view it, is that the chocolate bar was attacked and opened, and now they have to fix it an protect it. Its really well done, and the details are insane. I would definitely want a chocolate bar if i saw this. 

I love this billboard because its simple, but it is interesting. I love how it had the information it needed with the website, but it didn't clutter the board with unnecessary information. I love the color with the shoe and the balloons, as well as the bold ALDO that draws your attention. 

This was kind of a humorous but offensive billboard. I think that in this case it would hurt the company because Usain Bolt is a favored athlete to many. It is a funny idea, but overall I think it is offensive and they should have veered away from using things that are favored in our world, like the Olympics. 

I absolutely love this concept, I think its creative, and simple and it immediately draws attention because it is so realistic. The artistry is fantastic and the details are phenomenal. I would go to the Museum of flight because of this billboard, it definitely sparks interest. 

This was one of my favorite examples I found. I think that it makes a statement, and serves a purpose. I think although it is small and doesn't use a lot of space that it will still draw attention and leave an idea in the viewers heads. The bright color draws you in, and the bold message leaves an idea imbedded in your head and makes you think. 

This was another kind of goofy billboard advertisement I found. I like how it doesn't use any bright an overwhelming colors, but it is very flamboyant. It hits on a topic that many find controversial and kind of flips it to be funny. I personally would find it hilarious and would go buy a burrito because they are really that good, but I think many, especially in more conservative areas would find this offensive and it would make them not want the product. 

This is another advertisement that I really enjoyed. It is so simple, yet so well done. The color with the sky matches almost perfectly and it makes people do a double take. I love how it doesn't have a lot going on, but it serves its purpose and draws interest. 

This was another great advertisement I found, I think it advertises its product in a unique way and really gets your attention. It is so realistic and it makes you wish it was real. Overall I think this is an effective advertisement, as well as a creative one that many probably would remember when shopping for their next toothpaste. 

I was blown away by this advertisement. how did they pull this off, and what exactly does it mean? Its such a bold piece and so incredibly unique that I think it would really draw peoples attention to that product or service. I really love the creativity behind this piece.