Design Publication Research - Colour & Shape

Simple B&W theme. The use of this creates a clear and formal aspect of design and idea consideration. i BELIEVE THAT THIS FORMAT WOULD BE TO FORMAL AND 'STRICT' WHEN I NEED THE DESIGN TO SEEM CREATIVE BRIGHT AND INTRESTING FOR A YOUNG AUDIENCE. 

Red is a harsh colour that contributes to danger feelings. This could be useful as i am creating an alamost warning / advice pack for my aduince. Red could be consided as warning and / or alert, although i feel to uch read, such as above, is to strong and bold and would create the wrong 'feel' for my publication.

Although illustrartion is useful to my deisgn and creates a playful / learing aspect, i feel that too much would distact from the topic. If i was to create illustartion i would like them to appear in a more abstarct formation. 

The colours on these design 'merge' with each other slightly and i feel that the design has been lost because of this. The arrangment of the design is well suited to the concept but i feel it would look to image heavy for my publication.

More geometric shapes such as teh design above i feel would be more suited to my concept. The simple block shapes could represnet symbolise for the panoptison. The simple colours to co-enside are also relevant. Theu suit the background colour and create an eye-popping creation.

Layering techniques, such as useing specific filters and blends are also useful. The colours work well togther but i feel they could of been more considered. The arrangment of the design works well being placed in the centre but i feel that they scale doesnt work with the image.

When creating my designs i want to devlop a style that i have not indulged in yet and would like to use a whole spread for a abstarct / shape based style. 

I feel this could be more benificial as it would make the design clearer and gove me a chnace to expplore format and scale. The choice of colur has to be relevant however to get the point across. 

Old Ted Baker Lookbook Research

Layout of Ted Baker Designs;

- I have noticed that all the ted baker deisgn have a simple asthtic to be clean, grid formatted and aligned. This makes the images look professional and centred.

Colums are key when deisgning the lookbook, they create order and look sophisicated.

Column once again. This evokes a traditional method and portray an effortless example of ted baker design.

1999 Timeline Events

As the decade that was the 90s drew to a close, a theme of death and foreboding surfaced. Dr. Jack Kevorkian (aka Dr. Death) brought the taboo topic of assisted suicide into the unwelcome light. Two students went postal on their fellow classmates in what came to be known as the Columbine Massacre. Television saw the start of the gangster drama The Sopranos (which had us discussing who will get whacked next) and the Law & Order spinoff, Special Victims Unit, which dealt with heinous sex crimes. The Blair Witch Project made us wonder what exactly is happing in those woods while The Sixth Sense had us seeing dead people. And to top it all off, everyone was in a panic over the Y2K Bug. Were there going to be computer glitches when the calendar rolled around to January 1, 2000? And would these malfunctions be severe enough to cause the end of civilization as we know it? Better stock your basement with beer, Slim Jims, Doritos and toilet paper just in case. Hey, you can never be too cautiousBut 1999 wasn't all dark and gloomy. We had sequels, prequels and the first of two trilogies. Audiences went on a new adventure with Woody, Buzz and the gang and even met some new faces along the way. We did more spy work with the shagadelic Austin Powers as he tries to locate his Mojo. (Yeah, Baby!) Movie goers got a look at how the Star Wars saga started with Episode I: The Phantom Menace. The Mummy piqued our interest in Egyptian lore while The Matrix blew our minds with new special effects. And to the delight of children and adults alike, we met SpongeBob SquarePants, a quirky crabby patty flippin' yellow sponge with a mewing pet snail.

So stop "Waiting for Tonight." The time to party like it's 1999 is now. Find a "Beautiful Stranger" and say "Kiss Me," because this is the year to be "Livin' la Vida Loca!"

HISTORY & POLITICS

• Hugo Chavez is elected president of Venezuela. • Dr. Jack Kevorkian, a proponent of assisted suicide, is found guilty of second-degree murder for his part in the death of a man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It was his first conviction after decades of facilitating the deaths of terminally ill patients. • The Northwest Territory of Canada is split in order to provide an area of self-governance for the country's native Inuit people. It is named Nunavut. • Two students murder 13 people and then commit suicide in what would become known as the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado. • Napster, a file-sharing application that allows millions of people to trade music and movies digitally over the internet is first made available. The program would highlight the growing copyright concerns of the music industry and spark a revolution in music distribution. • An incredible earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale does terrible damage to Turkey, killing over 17,400 people and leaving close to 50,000 injured. • A coup attempt in Pakistan sees General Pervez Musharraf assume power. • NATO forces attack Yugoslavia in order to prevent further genocide being committed against Albanians living in the country. • The 6 billionth person populating the Earth is born. • Nelson Mandela steps down as president of South Africa, ending his reign as the country's first black head of state. • World panic about the Y2K bug, a perceived software glitch that will affect computer systems when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, 1999 reaches the height of its intensity.

Hugo Chavez is elected president of Venezuela. Napster launches & revolutionizes the way we share music. Dr. Kevorkian is convicted of assisted suicides. Y2K bug creates world-wide panic, yet nothing happens at midnight on New Year's Eve 1999.

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MUSIC

• Mambo No. 5 – Lou Bega • No Scrubs – TLC • The Bad Touch – Bloodhound Gang • Bailamos – Enrique Iglesias • American Woman – Lenny Kravitz • Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chili Peppers • Beautiful Stranger – Madonna • What's My Age Again – Blink 182 • That Don't Impress Me Much – Shania Twain • Waiting For Tonight – Jennifer Lopez • Livin' la Vida Loca – Ricky Martin • Bills, Bills, Bills – Destiny's Child • Nookie – Limp Bizkit • Unpretty – TLC • What It's Like – Everlast • Smooth – Santana feat. Rob Thomas • My Own Worst Enemy – Lit • Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) – Offspring • Larger Than Life – Backstreet Boys • Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer • Cowboy – Kid Rock • Genie In A Bottle – Christina Aguilera • Wild Wild West – Will Smith • (You Drive Me) Crazy – Britney Spears • You Get What You Give – New Radicals • Freak On A Leash – Korn • Every Morning – Sugar Ray

TELEVISION

	The Sopranos Gangster drama that would capture the attention of millions of fans across the world.
	Family Guy In the spirit of The Simpsons crossed with All In The Family, this animated sitcom focused on the zany antics of Peter Griffin and his wife, children and dog.
	Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Hosted by Regis Philbin, this game show asked contestants a series of questions escalating in difficulty and of course, payoff, with the top of the pyramid holding a 1 million dollar prize.
	FuturamaFrom the same creative team that brought the Simpsons to life, Futurama follows the adventures of a hapless young man accidentally frozen in the 1990's and then revived thousands of years into the future.
	SpongeBob SquarePants Bizarre cartoon about a sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea that would cross age lines to find incredible popularity.
	Tenacious D Comedian Jack Black gets his own television program that allows him to explore his absurd musical stylings.
	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Continuing the police and courtroom drama of the original Law & Order, the spin-off series examines cases involving sexually based crimes.
	The West Wing Intense drama set in the American White House that adopts a high degree of realism and an unflinching eye towards the personal and political life of the president and his staff.

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MOVIES

	American Beauty Starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Benning and Thora Birch Oscar-winning film about a man's mid-life crisis and the disintegration of his family in suburban America.
	Toy Story 2 Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Annie Potts and John Ratzenberger Straight-up sequel to the enormously popular Pixar hit about what toys do when their owners are in the other room.
	Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Starring Mike Myers, Heather Graham, Seth Green, Verne Troyer, Michael York, Robert Wagner, Mindy Sterling and Rob Lowe The continuing adventures of 60's British secret agent Austin Powers in a film that did much better at the box office than the original upon which it is based.
	The Sixth Sense Starring Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette The chilling suspense and horror flick that gave the world the eternal catchphrase 'I see dead people.'
	The World Is Not Enough Starring Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau and Denise Richards James Bond finished out the decade with a bang in this action spectacular that saw the debonair hero tackle yet another international conspiracy.
	Notting Hill Starring Julia Roberts, Emma Chambers and Hugh Grant An unlikely romance between an everyday guy and a beautiful movie star provides comic fodder in this charming British film.
	Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Starring Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregorThe long-awaited prequel to the original Star Wars films that would top the year's box office receipts with close to 1 billion dollars.
	The Matrix Starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Joe PantolianoStartlingly fresh action film that would tie together strong science-fiction elements with revolutionary special effects that changed the genre forever.
	Tarzan Starring Minnie Driver, Tony Goldwyn and Rosie O'DonnellDisney's final animated film of the 90's takes liberties with the traditional Tarzan story but still delivers fun and adventure to the audience.
	The Mummy Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo and Oded Fehr One of the growing number of effects-oriented blockbusters that had come to define the latter part of the decade when it came to box office success, The Mummy is a romp through Egypt involving the pursuit of a dreadful monster of historical origin.
	Being John Malkovich Starring John Malkovich, John Cusack and Cameron Diaz  Left-field fantasy comedy about a puppeteer who discovers a portal into actor John Malkovich's brain.
	The Boondock Saints Starring Sean Patrick Flannery, Billy Connolly and Norman Reedus Two brothers living in Boston become vigilantes and fight the mob in this film that would emerge from the decade as one of the most underrated of its day.
	The Blair Witch Project Starring Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams A pop culture phenomenon that initially convinced many viewers that it was in fact a documentary, the movie follows three film students into the woods as they try to piece together the mystery of the dreaded Blair Witch.
	Cruel Intentions Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Philippe and Reese Witherspoon Classic French drama infused with a sexy modern Hollywood aesthetic that attracted considerable attention from young audiences.
	Boys Don't Cry Starring Hilary Swank, Chloe Sevigny and Peter Sarsgaard True story of a woman who tried to live as a man only to be discovered and murdered by her Nebraskan circle of friends. Swank would win an Oscar for Best Actress.
	The Iron Giant Starring Vin Diesel, Jennifer Aniston and Christopher McDonald Animated tale of a giant robot and the boy who loves him that would reveal a sensitive side rarely seen in science fiction.
	Office Space Starring Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, David Herman, Ajay Naidu, Stephen Root and Gary Cole This ultimate encapsulation of dead end employment would inspire legions of office workers to endlessly quote the film amongst themselves while simultaneously forcing them to take a sobering look at their own personal situations.
	Three Kings Starring George Clooney, Ice Cube and Mark Wahlberg One of the first films to examine the Gulf War from a soldier's perspective.

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SPORTS

• Dale Jarret is the NASCAR Winston Cup Champion, with Jeff Gordon taking the checkered flag at the prestigious Daytona 500 race. • David Cone pitches a perfect game for the New York Yankees against the Montreal Expos – no walks, no hits – becoming only the 16th player in Major League Baseball history to do so. • With Michael Jordan retired, the Bulls do not reach the NBA finals and the San Antonio Spurs with the professional basketball champions, beating the New York Nicks in the 7 game series. • Tiger Woods wins the PGA championship and is the golf tour's overall money leader. • The Dallas Stars defeat the Buffalo Sabres to win the Stanley Cup in a controversial final. • Juan Pablo Montoya wins his first CART championship, while Kenny Brack is the class of the field at Indianapolis. • The Denver Broncos are once again NFL champions as they defeat the Atlanta Falcons to take Super Bowl XXXIII. • The New York Yankees have no trouble dispatching the Atlanta Braves 4 games to 0 in the World Series. • Mika Hakkinen is crowned the Formula 1 title winner for the second year in a row. • Andre Agassi wins the French Open and US Open in men's tennis, while Serena Williams bursts onto the scene with a win in the women's division of the US Open. • Charismatic wins the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes.

David Cone throws a perfect game for the Yankees Serena Williams wins her first women's US Open

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1998 Timeline of Events

The big headlines for 1998 were all about the Clinton sex scandal and the President's relationship with then intern, Monica Lewinsky. It had the country in an uproar was asking: What is that stain on the blue dress and how did it get there? What's the significance of the cigar? And probably the most crucial question of all, what the heck is up with that beret?

While the majority of our time was spent gossiping about our sax-lovin' Commander in Chief, we did manage to devote our free hours to the important things in life like the resurgence of pop music (Can you say *NSYNC, BSB, Britney Spears, and 98 Degrees?); the rise of The WB as teen's go to TV channel (Don't you wish TiVos were already available so you'd never miss an episode ofDawson's Creek, Felicity, or Charmed?); and rooting for (or against if you were a Sammy Sosa fan) St. Louis Cardinal Mark McGuire as he set a new MLB record 

HISTORY & POLITICS

• An ice storm strikes the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, causing 30 deaths and severely damaging the power infrastructure of the region, with some towns going without electricity for months. • American president Bill Clinton is embroiled in a sex scandal that will eventually see him take the stand to testify about his relationship with a White House intern. • 5,000 people are killed when an earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan. The tremor was measured at 6.1 on the Richter scale. • A series of bombs are set off in Kenya and Tanzania in a concerted attack against U.S. Embassies that would eventually be linked back to Osama bin Laden. • India and Pakistan detonate nuclear devices, announcing to the world that have joined the ranks of the atomic superpowers. Reaction from countries already in the nuclear club is swift and negative, with economic sanctions imposed almost immediately on both countries. • The Yangtze River in China escapes its banks and drowns 12,000 victims before flooding is contained. • Google, a company which would come to dominate the internet search engine wars thanks to their unique sorting algorithms, is founded in California. • Chrysler and Daimler-Benz merge to form Daimler-Chrysler, becoming one of the largest automakers in the world. • Iraq declines to allow United Nations weapons inspectors to continue their mission in the country, creating significant diplomatic tension. • Hurricane Mitch is responsible for 18,000 deaths in Central America, with the greatest toll seen in Nicaragua and Honduras. • Microsoft begins a long antitrust battle against the United States Department of Justice over claims that the company attempted to gain an unfair advantage over third party software companies through the bundling of different types of software together with their ubiquitous operating system.

Bill Clinton's sex scandal with White House intern Monica Lewinsky threatens his Presidency. Bombings of U.S. Embassies in Kenya & Tanzania are linked to Osama bin Laden. Web uber giant Google is founded.

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MUSIC

• My Heart Will Go One – Celine Dion • I Don't Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith • You're Still The One – Shania Twain • Believe – Cher • Intergalactic – Beastie Boys • Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz • Baby One More Time – Britney Spears • The Boy Is Mine – Brandy and Monica • My Hero – Foo Fighters • Ray of Light – Madonna • The Way – Fastball • This Kiss – Faith Hill • Still Not A Player – Big Pun • Torn – Natalie Imbruglia • Doo Wop (That Thing ) – Lauryn Hill • Gettin' Jiggy Wit It – Will Smith • Hard Knock Life – Jay-Z • I Want Your Back – *NSYNC • One Week – Barenaked Ladies • Blue Monday – Orgy • Dragula – Rob Zombie • The Rockafeller Skank – Fatboy Slim • Because Of You – 98 Degrees • Pure Morning – Placebo

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TELEVISION

	Dawson's Creek James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and Michelle Williams would heat up the WB Network with this popular teen soap opera that attempted to put a glossy sheen on the lives of late 90's youth.
	That '70s Show Turning back the dials on the time machine yielded this retro comedy that featured a stylized imagining of what it was like to grow up in the late 1970's in Wisconsin.
	Will & GraceOne of the first television programs to showcase gay characters as primary drivers of a sitcom's plot instead of as zany comic relief.
	CharmedA drama focused on three witches who live together under one roof that would revive the careers of past television vixens Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano.
	The King of Queens Kevin James is given a family sitcom in which to translate his unique brand of stand-up comedy.
	Sailor Moon Long popular in Japan, this animated hit would finally reach American shores through the Cartoon Network, reaching a new audience of Japanimation fanatics. > Check out our Sailor Moon costume idea
	Felicity The standard small town girl moving to a big city story is used as a backdrop for one woman's journey of self-discovery.
	The Powerpuff Girls Ostensibly a children's program, this cartoon gathered a sizeable following amongst a wide range of demographics, helping to usher in a new era of acceptance for off-the-wall animated television.

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MOVIES

	Deep Impact Starring Robert Duval, Tea Leoni and Elijah Wood One of two films released in 1998 dealing with the havoc caused by an asteroid on a collision course with Earth, Deep Impact dealt more with the human element of how families would react to such a doomsday scenario.
	Dr. Doolittle Starring Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wilson and Oliver Platt Eddie Murphy continued his relentless assault on the children's film market with this charmer about a doctor who wakes up one day to discover that he has the ability to communicate with animals.
	Mulan Starring Ming-Na, Eddie Murphy and B.D. Wong An unusual animated film for Disney, Mulan tackles a tumultuous period in Chinese history.
	Saving Private Ryan Starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns and Tom Sizemore Graphic and emotionally harrowing story of a group of men sent to rescue one man shortly after the invasion of Europe during World War II.
	Armageddon Starring Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler Action-oriented epic about a team of astronauts sent into space to destroy an asteroid that is headed towards the planet Earth at breakneck speed.
	There's Something About Mary Starring Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz and Matt Dillon Influential comedy that would boost the careers of both Stiller and Diaz, in particular helping the latter achieve superstar status in Hollywood.
	A Bug's Life Starring Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere, Phyllis Diller, Richard Kind, David Hyde Pierce, Denis Leary, Madeline Kahn and Bonnie Hunt Pixar delivers yet another charming computer animated movie, this time about anthropomorphized insects and the world they live in.
	Godzilla Starring Jean Reno, Matthew Broderick and Maria PitilloBig-budget remake of the 1950's Japanese atomic scare film that originally made the titular city-destroying giant lizard famous. Here lizard... lizard... lizard...
	Shakespeare In Love Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes and Geoffrey RushAn unusual take on the Bard, this time following his romantic exploits as he attempts to find the true love his life is lacking.
	The Big Lebowski Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi Convoluted caper about a 30-something slacker who becomes embroiled in a kidnapping he had nothing to do with thanks to sharing his unusual last name with the intended extortion victim. The film would go on to become a cult classic.
	Blade Starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff and Kris Kristofferson  Comic-book adaptation that deals with a half human / half vampire's endless battle against the undead who have infiltrated human society.
	Enemy Of The State Starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman and Jon Voight A lawyer is forced to go on the run from American intelligence agents after he is given evidence of a secret plot against the people of the United States.
	The Faculty Starring Elijah Wood, Josh Hartnett and Jordana Brewster A sci-fi horror film about a school slowly being taken over by aliens, The Faculty was also a veritable who's who of future Hollywood stars and starlets.
	Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Starring Jason Flemyng, Vinnie Jones and Jason Statham Frenetic gangster action film that introduced the world to British director Guy Ritchie.
	Rounders Starring Matt Damon, Ed Norton and Gretchen Mol When a former card shark's best friend gets out of prison, he is drawn back into the life he swore he would leave behind.
	Rush Hour Starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker and Tom Wilkinson Chan and Tucker are an unlikely pair in this wacky take on buddy cop comedies.
	The Truman Show Starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney and Ed Harris An unusually serious Carrey discovers that his character has actually been the unwitting star of a 24 / 7 reality show his entire life.
	The Wedding Singer Starring Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore and Christine Taylor Sandler would both tickle funny bones and pull heart strings in this film about a washed up wedding singer who struggles to move forward with his life after meeting someone new.

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SPORTS

• Jeff Gordon repeats as NASCAR Winston Cup Champion but Dale Earnhardt has his revenge, winning the Daytona 500. • Mark McGwire sets a new single-year home run record in professional baseball by slugging 70 out of the park. • The Detroit Red Wings make it two in a row, embarrassing the Washington Capitals 4 games to zero in the Stanley Cup finals. • Mark O'Meara wins the Masters Tournament and the British Open for professional golf. • The Denver Broncos crush the Green Bay Packers' dream of following up their championship from the season before, defeating the cheeseheads 31 – 24 in Super Bowl XXXII. • Eddie Cheever wins the Indianapolis 500, but Alex Zanardi also makes waves in the competing CART racing series by capturing his second title. • The 1998 Winter Olympics are held in Nagano, Japan, with Germany taking home the lion's share of medals. • Pete Sampras continues his domination of men's tennis at Wimbledon, while Martina Hingis is limited to just one Grand Slam victory. • The New York Yankees emerge victorious as they wipe the floor with the San Diego Padres 4 to 0 in the World Series. • Mika Hakkinen takes his first Formula 1 championship. • After a lockout shortens the season to less than 50 games, the Chicago Bulls defeat the Utah Jazz to win their third NBA championship in a row, making it 6 in 8 years.

Mark McGwire sets new baseball record - 70 home runs in 1 season  The 18th Winter Olympics are held in Nagano, Japan