Red V Blue


2024


A UWE (University of the West of England) group project; starting with a visit to the archives at the University of Bristol to collect political materials from various decades and parties. 


These were scanned, categorised and labelled to help guide the direction of our publication and exhibition. We decided to compare the success of political design through a modern lens, while also considering the trends of the time. The title, Red v Blue, reflected the long-standing opposition between the UK’s two major parties. The style was influenced by mood boards made from both historical and contemporary publications, focusing on strong background elements, structured layout and serif typography. Aimed at politically engaged readers and designers, the outcome was one A4 publication. This project taught me about collaborative design, consistent layouts, working with colour and the practical challenges of preparing for print.

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