One of the brief restrictions was that it had to be two colours and stock colour. This obviously affects what can be produced and how it will look. Because of this restriction it only seemed logical to do some research into other pieces of design, which may not be a relevant story, but that only use to colours. This way it is easier to see what colours work well together and how shape and composition can affect the layout of the piece. Below are some examples.
On the two posters above the use of a creamy off white background makes a real change from white. The red on top is less harsh as there is a lower contrast and the simplicity of the image in the centre with the small text either directly above or below on the right leads your eye to the central image.
The advertisements above primarily focus on the colours orange and blue and using white or an off white for backgrounding and outlines. These colours may not seem like a first choice but they compliment each other so well. The orange adds a warm sense whilst drawing the eye to text on the two with text. The blue levels out the advertisements and makes the orange less empowering. The 'for the love of letters' poster has a pritn screened element to it. This makes it look so much more personal and intriguing. The coloured blocks aren't perfect but this makes it more curious and feel like a piece of art as well as advertising. This is definitely a route to explore even though it may not fit the story of nuclear power.
Orange alone or with the strong contrast of black and white seems to be another way of advertising. The poster above and book page spread really use the colour well. The simplicity of the text almost becomes transparent as it doesn't even spark question to why it was chosen and placed in its position.
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