I choose a propaganda poster style and color palette to reflect the many cold war topics he covers. The text of 'Blithe, Banter and Burlesque' reflect his lively and witty journalism style.
Completed about.me page for journalist Steve Weintz
My original point of refefence were historical propoganda poster art from the nineteen thirties and forties, paying attention to graphic style, use of typography and color palettes.
Historical references / Propoganda poster art research
Color swatch research based on historical polital poster art and final color comination used
The goal was not to do an exact duplicate of this politcal art style, but to form a loose interpretation with a modern sensibility that worked with the about.me interface.
Photo illustration / Original layout
Photo illustration / Alternate layout