Dropcaps
Last year in our first semester, we were tasked to make two different dropcaps based on two artists or designers from late 19th or first half of the 20th century and one from the second half of the 20th or the 21st century.
A dropcap is a large, decorative capital letter that typically appears at the beginning of a paragraph or section in a written document. Its importance lies in its ability to enhance visual appeal, draw attention to the start of a text, and signal the beginning of a new section, thereby aiding in readability and guiding the reader through the content.
For this assignment I decided to pay homage to Harry Beck and Ink-Boy.
Harry Beck was an English engineering draftsman and designer, best known for creating the iconic London Underground map in 1931. His revolutionary design discarded geographical accuracy in favor of a simplified, diagrammatic representation, revolutionizing the way people navigate subway systems worldwide. Beck's innovative approach to cartography remains a timeless example of effective visual communication and has become a hallmark of modern transit mapping.
Inkboy, a Melbourne-based artist, captivates admirers with his whimsically inventive persona, often affectionately referred to as 'Mike'. Drawing inspiration from a mosaic of sources including vintage 1930s aesthetics, urban street art, and the pulse of contemporary culture, his work resonates with a timeless charm and modern relevance, making him a distinctive voice in the art scene. With an eclectic blend of influences, Inkboy brings forth a unique artistic vision that bridges the past and the present, inviting viewers into a world where nostalgia dances with the avant-garde.
Due to this being one of our first projects we did for my certification course, there are some definite improvements I could make if I were to revisit this project. This was an assessment which I had a lot of fun with and it would be cool to do another approach.
