In my final year at University, I undertook a research project in which I designed a newsstand, accompanying graphics and an AR experience in the Googie style of the 1950s/60s.
Initial Designs
After looking at the more traditional Western Newsstands of NYC and London, I branched out and looked at more at Eastern European designs to create my initial concepts. I found they were still quite simple and not that far removed from what we imagine a newsstand looks like. So, I did some research into Googie architecture from the 1950s/60s. I then used this research to photo bash some further concepts, before settling on a design reminiscent of a rocket.
SKETCHUP
I modelled my design in SketchUp, planning out the narrative behind the design and where various graphics might sit. I then took the model into Photoshop to mockup some colours. I wanted something very bold to fit in with the period. I decided the design exists within an alternate present where we never made it to the moon in 1969 and so we are still trying today in the 21st Century.
SATIRICAL MAGAZINES
As I had defined an alternate present, I thought it would be interesting to experiment with my graphics. I wanted to create a series of satirical magazine covers that depicted recent political/pop culture related stories, but in the style of the 1950s. I used real magazine titles and wanted to explore the gender stereotypes of the time and the difference in which magazines were marketed to men and women.
Graphics
For the other graphics I created, I wanted a cohesive theme of Space Travel to tie in with the style and tone of the project. The designs were created within Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
AR Experience
To go along with the rest of the project, I designed a newspaper in Illustrator that formed the basis of a short AR experience. Created in Blender and Spark AR, the experience is available on Instagram and revolves around Apollo 54 attempting to lift off out of the front page.
