YORK/SHERIDAN DESIGN GRAD SHOW 2010

April 18 - 21, 2010 at the Fermenting Cellar in Toronto
Marianne Sotto

Marianne Sotto




Hippiefest

The sixties was a time for bold colorful patterns, long hair, free-spiritedness, and free love. It was a time where the youth counter-culture was born. These groups of people experimented heavily with drugs and sex, and rocked out to their psychedelic groves. They represented the epitome of rebelliousness from the music they listened to, the clothing they wore, and the values they practiced. This is what Hippiefest is all about, but more or less about the experience of being surrounded by like-minded 60s and 70s aficionados. It is targeted towards those who want to relive their memories, or towards those who wish they lived in the 60s and 70s. It is a three day event where people would come together to either stay a day or to pitch a tent and stay for the full three days. There are various fun and exiting events that happen daily, and it is a great opportunity to meet new people who share similar beliefs. Staying the entire duration of the festival is really where you truly get to experience the hippie culture.

This system was designed contrary to any traditional and stereotypical multifaceted color schemes that are very typical for hippie related events. Instead, a more neutral dulled down to earth approach was achieved. Instead of going with such a literal approach to the event a more symbolic and connotative meaning is obtained from the poster itself, which gives the audience a more personal experience with it. They can draw their own conclusions and feelings from what they view. Though everyone experiences a different feeling, they more or less experience something similar.

Hippiefest

Hippiefest

Hippiefest



Sashay Magazine

Sashay, is a magazine targeted towards female readers who hold an intrigue for the unconventional travel with a touch of upper class. Too often people are so engrossed in going to the all inclusive destination travel spots and not being able to experience the essence and history of the local community. This magazine not only encourages one to be conscious of the distinctive aspects of a local venture, but also promotes education amongst other cultures. In learning about different cultures, one can become a sophisticated worldly traveler. Its target audience expands beyond those who are interested in traveling overseas, but also to those who wish to experience their own backyard in its full essence. Overall Sashay invites its audience to become a more conscious thinker, who is consciously aware and is responsive of their overall environment.

The name Sashay means, “to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly”. This is a name which appropriately embodies the overall essence of the magazine. Its title itself dictates the target audience: a traveler who moves his or her body in a neglectful way to wherever their hearts or minds want to take them to. Sashay portrays an overall feeling of romanticism and realism. The stark contrast between the two are present throughout the magazine and and gives the allure of mystery in the local.

Sashay Magazine

Sashay Magazine

Sashay Magazine

Sashay Magazine

Sashay Magazine

Sashay Magazine



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