Interruptions & Interruptions as Emphasis

Anne Hornung & Andrew Matson

Definitions:

An interruption is a break in uniformity or continuity (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). As it applies to art and design, interruption can be described as the disruption of a composition’s uniformity, continuity, repetition, rhythm, or harmony. In art and design, emphasis exists when stress or importance is given to certain components (Landa). Therefore, “Interruptions as Emphasis” is when the disruption becomes the most prominent or the focal point. Interruptions can break up the monotony of a design and create visually stimulating variety.

Examples of Interruptions:

"Encourage Opinions" by Robin Cameron

Carry Me There by Amy Ruppel

Scheharazade Remix by Maja Sten

Poster For Peace by U.G. Sato

Unnamed Title & Artist - From "World Graphic Design" by Geoffrey Caban

Dessins by Jacques Camus

Interruptions in Graphic Design:

The Avon Gorge Fly Poster Graffiti by Heath Bunting

Galactic Tutorial Poster by Spoon Graphics

Hitchcock For Haiti by Matt Needle

Reasons to Stop Smoking

Anne & Andrew’s Designs of Interruptions:

(Andrew)

(Anne)

(Anne)

Sources:

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Graphic Design Solutions, Robin Landa

Art Deco Textiles, Alain-Rene Hardy

World Graphic Design, Geoffrey Caban

Over & Over, Mike Perry

http://irational.org/heath/avon_gorge_fly_poster_graffiti/

http://pikaland.com/2010/01/20/carry-me-there

http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials

http://designyoutrust.com/2010/02/11/hitchcock-4-haiti/

http://designyoutrust.com/2010/02/09/63-reasons-to-stop-smoking/