Relaxing 101

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Contemporary Icons

font used : rezland

For my contemporary icons, I used the font rezland. I chose to focus on a modern, yet traditional way to relax. The ways being: sipping coffee, lounging, watching the waves, and sleeping.

Icons - Helvetica

From L to R: Jail Bars for Jailhouse Rock by Elvis, Stamp, Grapes & A Pineapple for Tutti Fruitti by Little Richard, Tv Radio, Guitar

Peace, Love, & Happiness

The peace symbol is a symbol that has continued to change meaning and be applied to many different issues. Not only in America, but throughout the world. Above the peace sign with the rainbow shows how the LGBT community has used the symbol to encourage acceptance and understanding towards the community. The following symbol, the two fingers, also carries the same meaning and often the person displaying the sign is also seeking national, global, or a more individual form of unity.

I've noticed a lot of younger generations find it cool to display peace signs in there photos and as greetings:

1950s - CIRCA HELEVETICA'S CONCEPTION

Helvetica debuted in 1957. It was created by Max Miedinger with Eduard Hoffman. The purpose for Helvetica was to,

"create a neutral typeface that had great clarity, had no intrinsic meaning in its form, and could be used on a wide variety of signage."

-Wikipedia

In the 1950's music was an ever present force. Some of our time's greatest musicians debuted in the 1950's. Artists like Elvis Presley and Little Richard set a standard which many of today's artists have idolized. Unlike today, families gathered around Black & White Tv radios to watch their favorite television shows and musicians perform.