The she and him posters make me insanely jealous
July 23, 2008
I wish I had a better image of these two posters. I saw them around Northampton (Massachusetts) a couple of weeks ago, and have been wishing that I designed them ever since. Are these fabulous? They only appear together, and the layout, typography, color palette and photography make me swoon. That split ampersand? Gorgeous. The way that each poster reads “she & him” individually, yet also read “she & him” when put together? Genius.
I am not the most music literate person around, so I’d never heard of she & him but if I could get a sitter I’d go to the show to see if the music is as good as the design.
If anyone knows who designed this poster, let me know. I have a few guesses based on the local suspects, but I’d love to give credit — it’s due.
She and him are actress Zooey Deschanel and a guy, and they sound like this: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dtlO0RXktlo
They are getting a lot of good reviews and I would like to see them too, if not for the same reasons you do!
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Comment by elizasmom — July 23, 2008 @ 7:21 pm
I saw these around town and they also caught my eye. I love the way their gazes are in the same direction, are they looking at the same thing? But they feel so different too. Much better than what you normally see ‘out there’!
What’s more, I feel vaguely hip since I actually know who they are, and also have one of his albums.
Can’t see the show because I’m away, but kudos to the designer, good work! Hope you find out who it is.
Comment by Tina C — July 24, 2008 @ 11:25 am
Elizasmom: I love the description of “Zooey Deschanel and a guy”. Poor guy! (I looked it up — his name is M. Ward)
Tina: nice catch about their eye line. Just one more thing to turn me green with envy…
Comment by Leslie Tane Design — July 24, 2008 @ 1:42 pm
I am always learning something from you. I’m taking a long look at the poster so I can understand the genius you describe. No doubt, even for us non-creative types, the poster is eyecatching at the least.
Comment by quegal — July 31, 2008 @ 11:16 am
Thanks, quegal, and welcome back! I appreciate the comment.
Comment by Leslie Tane Design — July 31, 2008 @ 12:11 pm
are these available online?
Comment by Allie — August 4, 2008 @ 12:36 am
I wasn’t able to find them anywhere, Allie, and I looked pretty hard. Sorry!
Comment by Leslie Tane Design — August 4, 2008 @ 8:39 am
Their tour posters are totally sweet as well. Designed by Hero Design Studios.
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