Looking Over the President's Shoulder

Fall 2010

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This poster was made in typography class for an ATOB play about the first African American butler to serve in the White House, which is directed by Michael Anthony Williams. From several designs, Williams picked this one as his top choice to be featured the day of the play.

Description:
The butler is positioned in the center to make him the center of attention because he is the main character in the play. However due to the fact that he was always behind the scenes in real life, his face does not show on the poster. I included the flag in the back to inform the viewer immediately that the story relates to something presidential. To add a theatrical ambience, I included red curtains on the top. The White House on the plate simply portrays the butler serving the White House.

I chose an old paper texture behind the typeface to bring a historical feeling as well as a more traditional mood.

Overall I tried to keep it simple but keep it strong.