Catalog, 2005–2006, Art Center
Catalog, 2005–2006, Art Center
Catalog, 2005–2006, Art Center
Catalog, 2005–2006, Art Center
Catalog, 2005–2006, Art Center
Catalog, 2005–2006, Art Center

Catalog, 2005–2006, Art Center

Matsumoto, Incorporated, New York, New York, 2004

Description

Art Center wanted to present a sophisticated image of the school, one that accurately portrays the quality of students it attracts and the quality of work produced by its students and graduates. The college is in the process of revamping its visual communications program, so this catalog had to make a big impact. It needed to be polished and sophisticated—a departure from recent catalogs.
The most important issue was that the design be sophisticated enough to communicate the quality of education the school provides. This led to the decision to make the book in a large size, to use multiple techniques (offset printing, embossing, die-cutting) on the cover to create immediate visual impact, and to use a heavy coated stock to enhance the quality of the color reproductions.
The goal was to convey the value of an Art Center education. By showing the work of a successful alumnus of each department, including a personal statement, the catalog gives potential students an idea of what kinds of careers are available with a degree from Art Center. It also shows current student works for each department, which highlight the quality of both the students and the instructors. The cover has an instant graphic impact, as it is embossed with fluorescent dots and has a die-cut circle in the center.

Collections: AIGA 365: 26 (2005)
Repository: Denver Art Museum
Discipline: Promotional design and advertising
Format: Catalogue, Promotion, Booklet

Credits

Design firm
Matsumoto, Incorporated
Art director/creative director/designer
Takaaki Matsumoto
Photographer
Steven A. Heller
Production coordinator
Amy Wilkins
Production artist
Dean Brierly
Picture editor
Dean Brierly
Editor
Dean Brierly
Writer
Dean Brierly
Copywriter
Alex Carswell
Project manager
Amy Wilkins
Printer/binder
Toppan Printing Company
Printing method
Offset
Binding method
Smythe sewn
Paper
Kinfuji Satin 150 gsm text
Typeface
Univers
Client
Art Center College of Design
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