Theo Carmen

Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas | Visit Me Here: Website

About: I aim to support libraries and their mission to provide patrons with various resources by working as a designer within a library. This goal stems from a life-long love of reading and art and a strong interest in helping libraries serve their communities. I can fulfill my career goals and interests in art and books by pursuing graphic design. I enjoy role-playing games, watching fantasy films, and hobby photography when I can find free time.

 

The Mysterious Bookshop is an independent bookstore in New York City, New York, that advertises itself as “The World's Oldest & Greatest Mystery Fiction Specialty Store.” The posters created for the bookshop are aimed at engaging with viewers through themes associated with mystery novels. Advertising the shop with an emphasis on its thematic focus persuades readers that their next big read is a mystery book found at the shop. 
 

This book focuses on the films and notable monsters of Godzilla's Showa Era, which lasted from 1954 to 1975. It includes descriptions and trivia on movies and monsters that were created or first appeared during this initial phase of Godzilla movies. The publication is intended to draw in new and old fans by presenting information in a fun manner, generating revenue and interest for the franchise. All images used are sourced from Godzilla media of the Showa era.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance-themed festival that occurs yearly in a 16th-century English village built in Waxahachie, TX. This brief publication addresses Scarborough's need for an updated visual style and advertising handouts and seeks to garner more attendance and revenue for the festival. Historical images tie into the festival's theme, each rendered as a bitmap and then flooded with color. 

Nexcare is a personal healthcare brand of 3M that sells products such as first aid supplies and bandages. The updated designs and advertisements for Nexcare's bandages create contrast from competitors through vibrant and friendly products. The packaging and ads use patterns and colors to differentiate the specific products and utilize spacious layouts to create approachable and easily read designs.