Wednesday, October 26, 2011

What's what on Jackson street

The gallery map that was originally located on the Hutt Valley Community Arts website has become a main feature of our marketing strategy. The map is no longer electronic, redesigned with the Farsite proposed aesthetic and folded to become a keep sake for the visitor and giving them information of other places to go, along Jackson street.

The map will be located in the all mentioned places, on counters, coffee tables or information stands. It will also be available at the Petone library and information centre. The map is also designed to increase Farsite's exposure to visitors and locals alike.

A key feature of the map is the location system which is colour coded for galleries, cafes and retail stores. To also visually communicate the location of the participating shops will be giving a large numbered, hexagon shaped sticker that is the same in the map document. This will allow the visitor to make the connection between the two.

This map also reinforces the element of community and network which is important to the Farsite brand, as it is interested in what the community is doing.

Website

The proposed website was created with core inspiration taken from the logo and Farsite identity. It is important to maintain a cohesive aesthetic throughout all areas of communication and today more than ever to create a fresh and unique online presence.

The transparent triangular motif has been used throughout the web page and serves to cradle and accentuate each element of information being profiled on each page. The design allows presents information in such a way to create maximum legibility and Impact by using vibrant colourful shapes and balancing this out with large areas of white space. Also when scrolling over each component a transparent colour will appear this serves to inrease user satisfaction with the website and also prompts them to click on the links.

Get there!

Our website Banner includes a photograph of Farsite establishing the location and familiarising visitors to the web page with the look and feel of the gallery itself. We found that a key issue with the Gallery was the lack of visibility due to an obscure location at the end of the alley. A clear contact page with accompanying map clearly details the location of the Gallery, helping community members to find the Gallery and begin viewing great local art.

Linking with the community

A important component of the website is the links page, In this section information can be found about other galleries within the wellington community that are working with Farsite to increase art exposure amongst the wider community, as well as gallery reviews and links to interviews with upcoming exhibiting artists.

Get connected

A key feature of the gallery website is the mailing list. Inviting visitors to the webpage to sign up to receive monthly information as well as the gallery Brochure directly to their inbox, sustainable choice that enables up to the minute information about what’s happening at Farsite.


write up for dossier, Ivan may want to double check it covers everything



Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Final brochure, folds in 3


Was an option, now redundant, thought I'd post it anyway.... Images were getting cut by the fold


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_ green highlights when u move cursor over b&w images (above^)