Multidisciplinary designer
based in the Bay Area.

STENBERG BROTHERS


Poster
47x68"
Jan–Mar 2021


A bus shelter poster of a personally influential design period and artist: 1920s Russian Constructivist movie posters, specifically from the Stenberg Brothers.

RESEARCH


Before I narrowed down my exact topic to the Stenberg Brothers, I first chose the overall topic of Russian Constructivism, specifically in the 1920s; Their posters have excellent hierarchy and can effectively convey a message without seeming over or under-designed.

ANALYSIS


What do I admire about the Stenberg Brothers movie posters?
  1. Image Making
  2. Color Palettes
  3. Dynamic Typography 
  4. Clear Hierarchy

Now to capture all of these elements in my poster!

VERSION 1


Taking what I thought were the most effective and cohesive Stenberg Brothers movie posters and putting them all together, I established hierarchy and grouping from where I want the viewer's eyes to go and in what order. However, I felt that the poster was still visually lacking a "punch" to make it more eye-catching and engaging.

VERSION 2


Version 2 extended visual elements on both the top and bottom of the poster to unite the different groupings. I also added a rough, grainy texture for a more retro feel.

Version 2 bus shelter mockup

© Mary Elaine Gutierrez 2023

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