Comments on: Is Originality Necessary In Graphic Design Today?

By: Nicola Robinson

Nicola Robinson — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:43:28 +0000

I agree with all of these comments, but can I just ask; Does anyone think it is wrong to copy from the past??

By: Quakeulf

Quakeulf — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:02:55 +0000

Matt Davies:

Well, I was just saddened by my lack of accomplishments for my age. I am actually born the same year as you.

I do agree with the article, but there will always be those who lead the trends, those who follows, and those who fall out or outweirds themselves.

Which part do you play?

By: Matt Davies

Matt Davies — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:37:04 +0000

No worried buddy. I don’t pretend I’m always right so if anybody has a different opinion I always like to hear it! Thanks for the support…

By: Werner

Werner — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:33:41 +0000

Was just pulling your p
What I was saying is great work man!

By: Matt Davies

Matt Davies — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:36:06 +0000

Werner, I take your point. I merely meant that it was the artists personal purpose (eg it is only what they themselves wish to portray). Whither its a view of sociality, a feeling they have or an expression they want to omit. As a designer we have to look at what our clients want to say not what we ourselves necessarily want to say. That’s the difference.

By: Werner

Werner — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:49:28 +0000

I enjoy the article, and must say I agree with most, but you should perhaps not pretend to know what art is or isn’t. Stick to design, its clear to see that its an area you have free rain. But rather not go as far as claiming that art has no purpose. It is after all the social backbone of society, it drives us all even design.

I love the website. I love your work,its inspiring and hell I might even copy it a bit.
LOL

Keep up the stunning work
W

By: Matt Davies

Matt Davies — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:13:36 +0000

Luke, I’m not just saying that when a request is given it should be absolutely followed. If it is detrimental o the client then I feel that it would be my duty to inform them. Hopefully the client will trust you enough to take the view on board. What I’m talking about is that a design is made by an idea or theme which communicates the key messages. This idea is where a designer can be original and not so much in the style as at least 50% of a style will most probably be inspired from somewhere else so that people can associate with it.

By: Luke Howitt

Luke Howitt — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:15:38 +0000

Well, i agree with you completely there Matt. Designers are designers for thier asiprations and overall feelings whilst designing, but it cant clash with the concepts of “art” as most people on average know it. If a design is too “your own” style for another company, only people “like you” will find it appealing, that is, if the company likes it. When a request is given, you should follow the request as it is written, almost like a guide. Obviously, if an idea isnt expressed fully, your own concept could be put in and that extra little “touch” into the work could give it its uniqueness and orginality. So i have an overall agreement with you Matt, and good arguement!

By: Matt Davies

Matt Davies — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:15:03 +0000

@ Von, No, no joke – I was simply using this as an example of how that a common design style has been applied to a original design concept. Do you have another example?

@ Quakeulf, What’s your view on the article. I feel my age is really irrelevant.

By: Quakeulf

Quakeulf — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:08:47 +0000

Damn, you are younger than I am!

By: Von K

Von K — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:55:12 +0000

First I must say I agree with your overall point.

But you mentioned that Yo Brands site as a joke, right?