Tuesday, 29 November 2016

OUGD404 - Supermundane

Another who uses colour as a vital element to his designs is Supermundane (aka Rob Lowe), a designer and typographer from London.

He states himself that his 'practice is defined by a distinctive use of colour'. He also intends his work to have a physical or mental effect on the viewer.
This is evident when you look at his pieces. The mesmerising, intricate patterns and the bold colours coupled with the small details such as miniature dots gives the effect of an optical illusion. This encourages the user to interact with the piece more.







Lowe doesn't tend to use representational colours in his work, which he states gives him a lot more freedom when creating the design. He also says he does use orange and cyan a lot in his pieces. 





His piece in Leeds train station perfectly demonstrates the bold nature of his work. The bright colours of the mural contrast well with the grey and drab nature of the station, and offer some cheer to the atmosphere.

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