stamp thumbnails round 1, and 2

Step 3. Historic design style to be implemented in my project design



• contrasting colors to draw attention and implied Emphasis.
• Use of alignment and repetition.                                            

• The use of positive and negative space              
• Overall aesthetics and flow.                               

• Balance between figure and ground.                
•  The use of visual tension.                                    

• Bright vibrant colors for emphasis.                
• Composition                                                     



• The use of the rule of thirds, to create overall harmony.             
• The postioning of text in relation to the figure, and gorund.      

Step .2...3 favorite stamp designs



This commerative stamp of R. Buckminster Fuller was
first released  by the U.S. postal service on July 12th, 2004.
2004 was chosen for the relase date because it marked the 50th anniversay
of Fullers patent for the geodesic dome.

• I like the overall composition of this stamp, and how it uses shadow for for emphasis.   
• Through the use of muted colors, the artist is able to achieve a visually appealing design.
• I also like the retro-futuristic feel of the piece.                                                                   

This stamp was designed as part of a propaganda collateral for "Trampt" magazine.
It was designed to be used in an upcoming spoof of a national fundraising intiative.

• The overall balance of this design make it asthetically appealing to the viewer.                             \
• The use of the grayscale in this design helps to show contrast and emphasis.                                   
• The designs use of black on gray to show shadow give this piece an almost graffiti feel.               

This stamp was released by the Royal Mail in England, with the theme being musicals.
This piece was based on  2000AD aritst Leigh Gallagher post for SWD (graphics company.)in 2006.

• Through the use of alignment and vibrant colors the artist is able to draw alot of attenttion and emphasis.
• The aritst uses the contrasting of color to achieve visual harmony.                                                              
• The overall design is simple yet is still able to convey action and drama.                                                    

propaganda stamps

step 1 stamps