Three Different Poster Approaches

So there are a lot of different posters out there. Professionals can make them, amateurs can make them, and people who should not make them can make them. It's really easy right? Well not exactly and if you aren't the most skilled, here are some good tips for the road.

 

Always incorporate hierarchy with your typography. The most important thing in this poster is Andy Smith who is I guiess the best dj on the list. Then it leads your eye down to the rest of the names that are interestingly placed and include different weights.

 

If your an illustrator then make use of it! A unique and intricate, or simple for that matter, illustration can go a long way to catching someone's eye. Use compatible colors and make sure everything is readable and you're golden.

 

For those who like the more simple approach... maybe aren't very good at illustration, photography is the way to go. I  like this poster because the type is stressed and matches the stress on the photo and its contrasting in a good way. So use a photo, but use it in a separate way and make sure that the photo matches the rest of the poster.