Learning Activity 5: Identifying Negative Space

• magazine / comic / newspaper

From a Juxtapoz Magazine, an add for Nickelodeon.  The shape of the bomb utilises negative space effectively.

• web

Here in this web page the designer has used negative space in the logo

http://bottlerocketcreative.com/

• architecture

Here is an interesting use of frame work to create a space in architecture.  http://www.moderndesign.org/2012/09/restraining-order.html

• natural environment

Negative Space Plant Drawing

Posted on September 17, 2012by williara

Image of a plant using only a white on black.

• street signage

http://www.nomadcreatives.com/2012/09/

A common street sign, regularly using negative space.

• vehicle signage

Here the F and the red shape create a 3rd figure using negative space.  Number 1.http://www.toxel.com/design/2010/06/09/24-cool-logos-with-hidden-symbols/

• film

Movie Friday: 'The Avengers' Alternative Movie Posters | Redesign ...www.redesignrevolution.com

Awesome use of two figures in this Hulk movie poster.  These figures also connect well with the word underneath them.

• broadcast

This is a movie motif using negative space with the figure of the running girl.
http://blogs.howstuffworks.com/2012/09/17/beyond-the-black-rainbow/

• automotive design

http://fineartamerica.com/products/ferrari-logo-yellow-ron-gonzalez-greeting-card.html

A Ferrari logo utilising negative space to create an iconic symbol for the car company.

• human anatomy

these figures to me are reminiscent of the Jordan Air symbol. 

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S104732031200168X