This is just a selection of some of the covers and spreads from the magazine Ray Gun, designed by David Carson. I usually gravitate towards more simple and minimalist design but this style really appeals to me. It's chaotic, loose and experimental but has a very strong visual appeal. The combination of various fonts is also very interesting and is aesthetically strong. This design style suits alternative music very well as it has that grunge or punk look. I plan to interview my dad who was the bassist in a band in the 80's, and toured the UK for a period. This kind of style would suit the subject matter very well.
I plan to combine digital fonts and effects with more traditional materials; inks, paints, pen etc. The goal of my interview spread will be to present an overall consistent style, which is loose and experimental and true to the punk/grunge image. Making sure the actual wording of the interview is clear and readable is not a high priority.
