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    Poster Concept for a Dostoevsky Interpretation

    Thought I'd share an old design concept that (maybe) never made it out to the world. This was for a Chicago play that interpreted the Dostoevsky text: Demons, aka The Possessed, a novel about political murder and mischief. It was a super-fun concept to work from. That theme combined with the theater group's love of gore and zombie-esque aesthetics sent me off in a direction far outside my typical comfort zone, with interesting results. 

    Here's the moodboard and final concept:

    • 23 February 2010
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    Feb 24, 2010
    hillary said...
    Obviously better than the one they used. Only thing I DON'T like in this is the use of the gothic font for the text in the two corners. Not sure what I would have done but don't think it's working. Love love love the color combination.
    Mar 01, 2010
    Michael Kiser said...
    Yeah, I agree. I've always struggled with type. I really need to devote some energy to this weakness.

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    I'm an Interaction Design Lead at a renowned innovation firm in Chicago. I've worked as a writer, strategist and general disseminator of anticipatory design science for a wide variety of industries and clients.

    On www.altgestalt.com I write about design thinking and associative cultural phenomena.

    On www.goodbeerhunting.com I explore unique breweries and seek out my next favorite beer.

    you can say hi this way: mkiser.ia@gmail.com or explore your other options on www.michaelkiser.com

    Kyle Fletcher often designs my headers. He's a clever guy. www.kylefletcher.com

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