These are my latest versions of my wasp symbol. The problem statement is to communicate frantic and sluggish. This process was quite a tedious one. One of the most challenging aspect was abstracting something all the while communicating, maintaining elegant form, and be simple enough so even pedestrians will get it in <5 seconds. I’m quite happy with it and even happier that it’s done. Excited now to learn about color, an area where I’m just a neophyte.
I came across this gem while glancing through a book, Notes on Graphic Design and Visual Communication by Gregg Berryman. Short little book that cuts to the meat of what graphic design is with practical teachings and samples. This symbol designed for the California Conservation Corps symbol by Michael Vanderbyl really caught my eye. It’s done in four shapes, two black & two whites. It’s balanced with tension; stable and geometric. I love the simple shapes repeated throughout and the message it communicates. It has very efficient use of white space. Now if I can only do the same for a wasp…
The Third & The Seventh from Alex Roman. I recommend you watch it fullscreen in HD on Vimeo. Amazing CG + design.
