The Earth and the Stars - Interactive type piece

Here is a very simple piece of interactive typography I have designed, that bridges the gap between the author and the reader. The user is able to move words to form two sentences that make up two possible phrases. I have produced this piece to help introduce myself to this type of concept, and I hope to produce some more sophisticated pieces in the future using more body text, and hopefully more than one user at a time!

Follow this link to view the piece and have a play for yourself - http://joeallison.co.uk/TheEarthAndStars.html

You can also access my latest work through the News section of my website at www.joeallison.co.uk

High Hampstead Bed and Breakfast Logo and Website

I have designed a logo and helped work on a website for the High Hampstead Bed and Breakfast in West Sussex. When designing the logo I decided to concentrate on using the form of an ancient bespoke door knocker that really makes the entrance to the building unique. I used the two parts of the door knocker to construct the S and T glyphs of the typographic logo. I have used small caps type in title case to help accentuate the form of the door knocker glyphs.















To view the completed website visit www.highhampstead.co.uk

Maggie's Cancer Care Centres

A piece of motion graphics, designed to promote the positive benefits of Maggie’s care centres to cancer patients. The piece combines typography with architectural forms, found in Maggie’s centres, to communicate a sincerely positive message.

The typography has been set in slightly edited variations of Mr. Eaves and Mrs. Eaves typefaces. The juxtaposition of these two gendered typefaces communicates a subtle human feel throughout the motion design.

Interactive E-book first tests

Here's an initial example of a section of an interactive E-book that I'm working on. Follow the link below, and check it out. You'll need to have flash player installed, although it's usually installed already so you shouldn't have to worry.

joeallison.co.uk/ebookinteractive.html/

User Generates content

I've designed two versions of a modular based typeface this weekend, and with them I am beginning to build some ideas for an interactive ebook that I plan to make.

My Ebook is based around the topic of the changing nature of typographic media. With modern modes of digital user interaction, the written word is now read in an order that suits the viewer.

With this ebook, I plan to convey these ideas through to the viewer through a series of interactive experiences.

Global Village Typeface

Today I Completed a new typeface called "Global Village". This typeface is going to be used in a self directed study project at University. This typeface has some very slight resemblance in some of it's glyphs to Herbert Bayers "Univesal Alphabet", however unlike universal, this typeface has a complete character set with numerals, some discretionary ligatures and a few alternate glyphs.

I am very pleased with this typeface, and I am now going to feature it in the design of an online E-book.

Every photo tells a story

I am currently working on a total redesign of my personal website. Here is a sneak preview of a series of typographic photographs to welcome the viewer to my website.