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ECA Open Day Sign
Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"One word sums this sign up - shameful - especially as it is advertising our college's Open Day. The layout and colours are uninspiring. There appears to be no structure or hierarchy to the typography. In addition the words Open Day are badly kerned. The metal structure with the college logo and URL saves this poster from being a complete disaster, hence the rating of D-. "
dogs in captivity
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"Look into their eyes. Those dogs are overtly suffering.
They are begging you for mercy...
Release them...
-that's what I feel having seen this page of a catalogue.
Is it really a good idea to illustrate unhappy animals as means of advertising pet-cages? I'm not up for purchasing that.
But if I were... is a suffering dog included with each cage?
"
cat totems
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"I've never seen anything like that before.
I was going through a catalogue and I found this...
What is that for?
Those constructions resemble barbarian totems.
And look at this King Cat sitting proudly on the throne (pic 6) ...
Congratulations for invention"
shop display
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"Maybe they do have some nice pieces of clothing...
But the display is simply confusing. It's too much going on there.
Please, don't put everything you have on a window display.
Oh.. and I also don't like the T-shirts on the right hand side..."
scaffolding
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"I like the reflection of the buildings opposite in the windows.
A nice attempt to minimize the bad aesthetics of the scaffolding and maintain the traditional look of the area"
flower art
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"Flower-made piece of art in public space. Well done"
police box
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"small, simple, slightly amusing coffee bar"
teddy bears
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"Well designed simple but very friendly creatures"
St James' Shopping Centre
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"looks awful. now looking at it, i think it deserves a F-"
The Famous Mosque Kitchen
West Nicolson St
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"these meals don't look nice "
I J Melis Cheesemonger
victoria st
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"great design,, looks fantastic, from the outside and inside"
Barbie
eca library
edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"it's not an F because the clothes are very fashionable."
ALFONSO
Gilmore Place
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
1 month ago
"Terrible design for an "international barbers". leading, kerning, alignment, layout, all awful."
V Magazine Editorials
Global
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"V Magazine is individual, fashion forward and pushes itself graphically. It breaks away from standard layouts and creates something new. Composition, placement, scale and balance is all experimented with and (as a result) creates page after page of visually exciting imagery.
Joe Pielichaty, ECA Graphics"
Ralph Lauren Campaigns
Global
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"C- for Ralph Lauren's dull, basic and generally quite naff campaigns. Its really only saved by its typography and quality finish, but the concept behind it reveals no story or relatability. Its just really underwhelming. Joe Pielichaty, ECA Graphics"
Fruit Juice Box
Haptic Exhibition
Glasgow
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"This is part of a collection of fruit juice boxes called "Juice Skin" by Naoto Fukasawa. I love this idea, so obvious and simple but would sell so well. There were also banana skins and kiwis."
Shopfront
Early Grey Street
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"It's clear but that's about all that's going for it"
street light
george street
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"I understand that it is functional but surely the council could afford something a little more fitting with the street scape..."
Pink Olive
West Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Okay, on first glance, I thought it looked like a cute place, somewhere to try out for dinner one night...mmm...the sign is so misleading as to what the restaurant is all about. Pink Olive pledges "honest, unfussy, real food". There is nothing honest, unfussy, or real about this sign. I've never heard of a pink olive, the typography is cutsie and curly, hallmarks of things fussy and overdone. Even choosing the color pink is reminiscent of Barbie and what's honest, unfussy, and real about Barbie?
Peeking inside, the place looks nice, a bit posh but the menu looks like comfort food...but served...maybe a deconstructed version of the various comfort foods. All around the design does not match the concept of the restaurant...and neither does the food."
The Whisky Shop
Victoria Street
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Lovely storefront. No fuss, just plain whisky. The dark exterior reflects the aged aspect of whisky while the orange relates to the color of the distilled beverage. Window display is pretty straightforward as is the advertisement. No crazy in your face poster, just to the point. Overhead small sign (not the one painted on the facade) is hard to read from a distance, but street sign makes up for it. The encircled W is also a nice addition, making passersby curious and look to the sign for explanation. Typography is nice...no glaring issues...just perhaps the K and Y kerning."
Orchid Bag at Marks & Spencer
Princes Street
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Another find at Marks & Spencer. The mini orchid bag is pretty nifty and durable. Keeps the delicate flower protected while carrying it home through the bustling streets. Handles are sturdy and well-attached. The plastic bag has holes in it allowing the plant to breathe as well. Also a good gift, just shove some tissue paper down in the bag and remove the sticker.
Only issue: I'm not exactly sure how to carry home the larger ones, the bags are so massive and tall, you'd have to lift it up or put it over your shoulder to carry it without dragging the bag."
Marks & Spencer Cereal Aisle
Princes Street
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Love Marks & Spencer's store design. Extraordinary attention to detail, mood lighting for an intimate experience, beautiful photography and typography on packaging, and a lovely array of products in an eye-pleasing ROY G BIV display.
Photography on the packaging is well-composed and appetising, not in your face. Typography is lovely and straightforward, relaxed. Their identity is truly effective and true to who they are."
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People Bus Board
South Clerk Street
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Uhh...what is that thing in Simon Pegg's head? Buses all over the city are advertising this new movie but honestly, after seeing this advertisement many, many times, I still did not know the name of the movie, the other actors/actresses or anything about it...the whatever in the middle of his forehead was way too distracting. I even had to go home and look it up to not only learn the title but also to make sure it wasn't something pertaining to the movie...or in the movie poster itself. By the way, it's not...just a lack of forethought and planning on the designer's part. Nice job. Otherwise, not too bad.
LO"
Cameron Presentations Black Cab
North Bridge
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Images here are quite awful; the sketchy quality and multi-colored graphics are hard to decipher when cabs are whizzing past. The text on a circular baseline is also barely readable in a short second. Cameron Presentations' logo is also poorly designed and quite weak...multi-colored and uppercase stolen sheep typography—tacky and weird. Seriously, why would you want these people doing presentations for you?"
Sugar Puffs
Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Serious mayonnaise effect on this box of Sugar Puffs. Image and text are smeared all over the front of the box not allowing for any white space or any sort of decent composition. I could barely find a spot for the sticker. The "Honey Monster" is a bit frightening and the only glimpse into what the cereal *might* look like. Hope not. There's some awful typography, more outlines and drop shadows. Oh, and there is even a lens flare...no wonder the shelf is full despite the half price sale.
LO"
Pout Plump
UK
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Nice little packaging design for Pout's "Pout Plump" which is a lipgloss that plumps up your lips. The designers were obviously inspired by the word plump - the packaging is pumped up with air. Really cute and well designed - shame they went out of business earlier this year."
Analogue
West Bow
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"This is part of analogues shop front that artists how exhibit here get to redesign when they exhibit work. cool no? "
Copy Cat
East Crosscauseway
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Word Art, skewed type, gradient, outline, with a drop shadow on a near neon background...oh, and a misspelled word.
Also, ridiculously long manifesto about the company's commitment to the environment (thus the +)...centered type with an outline and a widow...on a squished, full color picture, printed on glossy vinyl. Super environmentally friendly.
LO"
SuperJam
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Launched by 14 year old Fraser Doherty 4 years ago. Nice contemporary look and feel (designed by IAS Smarts). The jars of jam don't deserve high marks on their own but the added story about the brand makes it a B-.
www.superjam.co.uk
"
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2008 Programme
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Done by Marque. Not as vibrant as previous years and the same few graphics are repeated throughout the programme and other advertising. Looks like they cut the budget this year. Not very inspiring, but it does the job."
Multrees Walk Promotional Flyers for Shops
Multrees Walk
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Promotional Flyers for Edinburgh's posh shopping street. Surprised such high end shops such as Harvey Nichols and Luis Vuitton would put something like this out - it looks cheesy and the bad vector graphics look cheap."
Daily Record Headlines
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Looks terrible, what happens when it gets wet?"
Sex Doll
Web
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"I am convinced that if every household had one of these, the "Rape Count" per annum would decrease substantially. Good Design"
Funeral Directors
Web
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Makes death seem not so dark after all...."
AHA HA HA Jokes & Novelties
Victoria Street
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Love this storefront! There is no need to even read the signage or even see into the windows to know exactly what this place is. By choosing a simple, straightforward, and resonating symbol, passersby of any age immediately get the message even in a second's glance. The orange facade is a standout next to all the grey stone buildings and further pushes the quirkiness and nostalgia of this unique shop."
"listen to God"
Buchanan Street
Glasgow
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"I laughed out loud when I first saw this. People these days eh..."
Office Building
Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Totally brown building. Office block that i feel anyone who worked here would be depressed to be in. Looks a bit like a chocolate from a bad selection box. "
Lothian Bus Map
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"So i need to take the red chunky line to the blue, then the purple..."
Office Angels
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Very good concept, perhaps more to be done in the execution."
NationWide Logo
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Too complex and industrial, what feeling does it convey? some sterile,"
An Edinburgh Building
George
Edinburgh
Submitted by ecaGraphics
2 months ago
"Fairly horrible design considering the context within the city..."
God?
GLASGOW
Submitted by Wishart
3 months ago
"I'm sure the big man upstairs would be impressed by these."
Sheep
Hitchin
Submitted by toesofrubber
5 months ago
"it is a sheep. As far as I know, it has no relevance to any product, organisation, project, or individual whatsoever. It is just a sheep, stencilled on a wall.
I love this."
Shop 'coming soon' doorway display
Bancroft
Hitchin
Submitted by toesofrubber
5 months ago
"It's a bit scary, what with the rictus smile of Babs Cartland staring out at passers by, but I like this for its sheer refusal to follow any kind of sensible approach to marketing in any way shape or form. I have no idea what the shop is going to sell (although I bet it will be available in pink), but it makes me smile every time I walk past it"
Cane and Able
Bancroft
Hitchin
Submitted by pippapiper
5 months ago
"First off, there's the crap pun. Secondly, there's the bog-standard sign getting in everybody's way. And thirdly, it's boring as all sin. Oh, and what's with the triangle / circle logo thing?"
Estorick Exhibition Poster
Underground
London
Submitted by gethappy
5 months ago
"This ad made me realise that there's loads of good art out there for designers / advertisers to use."
This Water poster
London Underground
London
Submitted by fallguy
5 months ago
"I really like the idea behind the product and the simplicity of the ads."
Dolce and Gabbana ad
Underground
London
Submitted by missmolinari
5 months ago
"Yet another black and white picture of a man in pants. Well done, D&G;."
Industrial Area Signage
Walsworth Road
Hitchin
Submitted by berry
5 months ago
"Batch work for the local sign maker. Good for him, more depression for everyone else."
National Express Ads
Underground
London
Submitted by lustbader
5 months ago
"These take me straight back to childhood and make me want to plan journeys."
Paul's Barber Shop
London
Submitted by janiejones08
5 months ago
"I’m all for this. Homemade, but done with a bit of thought and genuine effort."
M and K Discount
High Street
Hitchin
Submitted by lovebusta
5 months ago
"Where everything is horrid."
Wheelie bins
Redmore Road
London
Submitted by fallguy
5 months ago
"Marking territory with about as much panache as a pissing dog."
Waterstones writer's reviews
Piccadilly
London
Submitted by simeonssister
5 months ago
"A good idea done well. The reviews are sweet and casual and actually helpful."
Loud music, smelly food
London Underground
London
Submitted by shaun
5 months ago
"Reassuring for commuters. Ignored by perpetrators. Good message, bad execution."
Electronic Universe Price War!
Market Square
Hitchin
Submitted by johnnyk
5 months ago
"I bet Sony would be proud!"
Weston Homes sign
St. Albans
Submitted by unclecarbuncle
5 months ago
"Butterfly + script in vinyl on plastic. About as heartening as cladding + sat
dish."