Project 03
"Still I Rise"
The series of three book pages features the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou. Each of the posters was to express different emotions that I felt while listening to the poem spoken by Maya Angelou herself.
The first design is bold and strong. It represents power, strength, and isolation. It shows how Maya had to struggle in her life to achieve her dreams and how she had to do it alone. But despite these tough times Angelou never gave up no matter what event occurred in her life. She was standing strong which is represented by the bold letter “R”.
The second design is more disordered and erratic. By adding disorder I wanted to show the tough and emotional journey of Angelou which seemed full of chaos, the unknown, and uncertainty. Her story was full of difficult and traumatic experiences and fears that she bravely overcame. This is shown by the gradual transition from a chaotic design with blurred text and strange shapes to a more organized, simple design that looks more cohesive.
The third design is fun and playful. It represents the sassiness and playfulness that Angelou showed through her expressions while reading the poem. Even though her early life had been difficult, she spoke about her story with hope and optimism. Her playfulness and energy were my biggest focus while designing this piece.
Desing nr. 1
Desing nr. 2
Desing nr. 3