FRESH: Issue #5

4 6 Graphic Design Trends in 2023

6 Featured CIITZEN: Imman Cubacub

10 Featured CIITZEN: Jan Caraos

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Featured Obelisk: Mekiah Cadiao

26 Obelisk Spotlight

8 CIITZENS Talk: My Reasons for Being a Graphic Designer

12 The Y2K Resurgence in Design

14 Featured CIITZEN: Stephanie Feliciano

22 Featured Org: Coscade w/ Brendan Espino

28 Top 10 Inspiring Graphic Design Accounts

16 Print VS. Digital

18 Banyo Selfies

24 Font Recommendations

29 List of Organizations & About Obelisk

OBELISK OFFICERS:

EIC: AB Aguirre

Secretary: Mekiah Cadiao

Assoc. Editor: Ella Mariano

Managing Editor: Daniela Gubatan

Creative Director: Gibrianne Derequito

Assoc. Creative Dir: Keischa Calumpiano

External Head: Danielle Budiao

PRO: AJ Baldemor

Media Director: Shaina Rivera

Photo/Vid Manager: Riggs Peñano

Issue Committee Head: Leila De Guzman Research Comm Head: Mekiah Cadiao

Zine Comm Head: AB Aguirre

Zine Comm Design Head: Alissa Coden

Zine Committee Writers for Fresh Issue #5: AB Aguirre / Ella Mariano / Lois Lagamson / Mekiah Cadiao / Troi Ramoso

Zine Committee Creatives for Fresh Issue #5:

Alanis Baron / Allen Rabang / Alissa Coden / Carl Pedraja / Channen Hipolito / Justine Arriola / Kate Francisco / Keischa Calumpiano / Khloe Pinpin / Danielle Budiao

SIX GRAPHIC DESIGN TReNDS IN 2023

Written by Ella Mariano

Visual art has always been one of the most famous art mediums as the digital generation conquers the world; digital graphic design has been our go-to way to promote products, businesses, and more with the use of the on-trend art styles of today!

Here are some notable graphic design trends on the rise this year.

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The grunge and rock and roll styles never really left the radar. From punk rock band posters in the 1970s and 1980s, the Anti-Establishment took over as this art style served to rebel against unjust social systems through protest materials. This art style consisted of DIY cutouts, double exposures, collage-like layouts, paper rips, graffiti, and grainy textures to bring back the punk subculture.

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Two-dimensional sketches will look more realistic thanks to the advancement of three-dimensional design.

Software like Adobe, Maya, and Blender are accessible for aspiring 3D artists to experiment. And in today’s trends, we see 3D art used everywhere: from distinctive advertisements to striking illustrations. With its tactile look, any bubble or fluffy-looking art will make you wish you could hold them!

There have been loads of fonts made throughout the years, and there are a lot of fonts to choose from. But what if you customize an existing one? Expressive typography is the new hype; making unique shapes and incorporating them into texts to make them eye-catching are inspiring artists more and more. Say hello to geometric and creative serifs!

THE PUNK REVIVAL

3D DESIGN

CUSTOM TYPOGRAPHY

Work by Girvana

Work by Ale Hernández

Work by Andrew Footit

HOLOGRAPHIC SURREALISM

The category is Outer Space. The Holographic surrealism art style will take you to a futuristic universe with iridescent visuals inspired by science fiction. This design is evident from the concepts of your favorite K-Pop idols like Aespa and NCT. It’s attractive to everyone who wants to bring their imagination to different heights with its holographic patterns and shiny textures to neon colors.

RISOGRAPH RESURGENCE

VINTAGE MINIMALISM

Sometimes the most simple and basic design is the only thing you need. Vintage minimalism brings back the nostalgic feeling of when everything was handmade. Similar to the punk revival, this art style also uses paper textures to give its vintage feel. With pops of bright colors inspired by the 70s, muted pastel colors, font pairs, and a simple layout, minimalism is back and here to stay.

There are more graphic design trends out there for you to discover. And as we all know, trends come and go, but that does not mean they go out of style. For the most part, old trends make a revival. And we LOVE a comeback, don’t we?

So get out there and try these art styles (or discover a new one!)

It’s safe to say that printmaking design is coming back with Risographs, a high-volume printing process through stencil and ink, manufactured by the Riso Kagaku Corporation in Japan during the 1980s. Similar to screen printing, risograph prints have the advantage of producing more vivid colors and unique textures. Today, this style resurges where artists make risograph effects on their works to make them look like the real deal Riso printing.

Sources: The 12 Most Inspiring Graphic Design Trends for 2023. (n.d.). https://99designs.com/blog/trends/ graphic-design-trends/ 2023 Graphic Design Trends. Dribbble. (n.d.). https://dribbble.com/resources/2023-graphic-design-trends Biggest Graphic Design Trends for 2023. Jukebox Print. (n.d.). https://www.jukeboxprint.com/blog/15-of-theBiggest-Graphic-Design-Trends-for-2023

Work by Martin Naumann

Work by Agnesema

Work by Ben Howes

FEATURED IMMAN

CIITZEN

JEREMIAH IMMAN CUBACUB

Hi, I’m Imman and I am a digital artist. I do graphic design and illustrations. I mainly work on basketball inspired works since I do love the game of basketball, but I also work on other things like logos, branding, posters and other stuff. Luckily enough, I was able to work with companies, build small companies through helping them building their branding and collab with other clothing brands.

BIRTHDAY: YEAR AND PROGRAM:

ORG:

ZODIAC SIGN:

MBTI: June 7, 2000

3rd Year BMMA Graphic Design

None, actually. But I’ve been thinking of joining GEbut I am introverted and I find it difficult to socially associate myself with others and I do have a very short social battery, hopefully soon! Hit me up, GESTALT!

MOTTO:

“Power to the dreamer.”

INFP Gemini

PROUD MOMENTS AS A CIITZEN

Being a Dean’s Lister. It’s not a big thing for others but for me, it is. I don’t see myself as an academic achiever, maybe other people as well since they see me as this loud, energetic, talkative, outgoing person ever since I was young. So, beyond that, I wasn’t able to prove or believe in myself that I can achieve things as long as I put my mind into it.

Being able to see my grades go up and up while being a working student on the side it put into a different perspective. That is why it’s a big thing for me because I was able to see myself in a different light. Now, I feel excited telling them my grades rather than hiding it from them.

And being featured in this zine!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN CIIT?

Probably, the showers on the 7th floor because I get to shower whenever I want to, and the exit. HAHAHA

SHARE YOUR FAVORITE MOMERY IN CIIT

I don’t have a specific moment with them but whenever I’m with my friends. shoutout to o7!

ADVICE TO CIITZENS

If you’re like me who is afraid of what will be the outcome of all this. Don’t pressure yourself becoming something you’re not yet, I know we’ve all grown up and the way we see things right now is different from how we see things when we were kids. Always remember why you were here in the first place, it’s not because of money or what will be the outcome, we don’t even know if this line of work is profitable, but you were here because you enjoy creating things when you were a kid.

Your younger self has endured a lot of things, been through things and now it is up to us to continue what they’ve started. This is not for your family, or your friends or for the money. All of this is for that kid that believed in you, believed in themselves that this is something they want to do for the rest of their lives.

So, make that kid proud.

FACEBOOK:

INSTAGRAM:

Immanuel

@immanuelcubacub

MY REASONS

GRAPHIC DESIGNER BEING A FOR

As Graphic Design Students, there will always be someone or something that inspires us to pursue this career path; the reason that pushes us to reach this goal. Discover what inspires our graphic design students to pursue their current goal.

“It all started with my brother who introduced me to graphic design. I didn’t know much about it and I never understood its importance. When I learned more about it, I was able to realize that it can be seen everywhere and anywhere on the streets or even on your phones. It inspired me to learn more and pursue this career because of how fun it is to think and create interesting art for people.”

“I loved collecting magazines like Total Girl and Candy Mag when I was younger. I enjoyed reading them and I realized that half of the fun was because of the eye catching layouts, so that really got me interested in graphic design. I also learned HTML coding to decorate my Tumblr account so I guess I just love designing in general. I find the way that design can communicate messages, stories, and ideas in a visual manner fascinating, which is one of the biggest reasons I chose to pursue graphic design.”

Anne Caroline L. Aberilla, 1st Yr. Rianna Alania, 4th Yr.

“To be honest, nobody inspired me, I just enjoyed making cute posters when I was in high school so I decided to pursue graphic design.”

Danielle

“I was raised being the one who pastes borders for my mama’s manila papers before she writes on it. As a kid, I’m really fascinated by how creative she is and with it, she mixes everything that her hand touches to have the most incredibly designed output. Lately, she tells me how talented I am with my art skills but in reality, I am also amazed with how great she is at what she does and at inventing her own designs.”

What inspires you in creative your journey?

“When I was still a kid (maybe 8 or 9), we had this desktop computer in our kitchen. Every day, when I went home from school, I’d turn it on and play with the built-in MS Paint and Microsoft Word for HOURS. I used to paste a photo of myself on the canvas, then I added designs like glowing spirals, big glasses, and text with an eye-straining color because it was fun at the time. From this, it evolved into Pizap and BlingIt until it became Photoshop and Illustrator!”

“My interest in graphic design originally started when I got into k-pop as the music genre did not only show me a new type of music but got me into the different aesthetics and concepts per comeback/debut as well. As a generally creative teen, I remember stanning SEVENTEEN at only 13 years old and seeing how their social media posters, albums and merch were designed beautifully, carefully curated to the theme of each comeback. I realize I aspire to have that same direction with my creativity and want to develop my skills in branding sense and awareness like the k-pop industry’s creative artists who don’t only stick to one style but can be flexible to suit each comeback.”

“The best inspiration why I’m pursuing to be a graphic designer is my family, I motivate myself by always setting a goal to help them for their needs. I also get inspiration from my friends who always support my creativity along with theirs.”

Marie S. Budiao, 3rd Yr.

Glaiza Faith Y. Momongan, 1st Yr.

Lorenzo G. Salvador, 2nd Yr. Kin Mong Ngo, 3rd Yr.

Uno Ricablanca, 2nd Yr.

FEATURED CIITIZEN

JAN CARAOS

Hi I’m Jan! A graphic design major and already in my junior year at CIIT. I’m also the owner of Sunog Baga Artworks and I make cute relatable stickers there! I’m the type of person that likes to make an impact on other people and l really love creating artworks that people can also resonate with. Usually my past time is complaining about doing my plate for days and when I actually do it, keri lang naman pala siya, reklamador lang talaga ako.

During my freshman and sophmore year, I was a consistent-ish Dean’s Lister!

Library Left Wing.

During the pilot F2F, I’ve made new friends and we always stayed at the library left wing after our class. That’s my favorite memory because we would just talk to each other for hours and I really liked that.

When it comes to academics, don’t push yourself way past your limit. Make sure to balance your acads and social life.

WORKS

FEATURED CIITZEN

STEPHANIE FELICIANO

*cue upbeat intro music* Ako si Isa. Isang former Kabitenya na ngayo’y naninirahan na sa Quezon City. Marupok sa kahit anong anyo ng sining (at sa mga taong kasangkot sa sining). Isang tibak sa kilusang paglaban ng tunay na reporma sa lupa para sa mga magsasaka. Napapasabi kaagad ng “I love you” kapag may nadaanang pusa.

BIRTHDAY

February 11, 2000

YEAR AND PROGRAM

MOTTO

ZODIAC SIGN

INFP MBTI Aquarius

ORG 4th Year BMMA Graphic Design

Tunes - Creatives

Wala pa po akong lisensya para magkaroon ng motto(r), chos.

Our moods will take a dive but we'll never let ourselves drown from them. Umahon ka.

Proud moment as a CIITZEN

Our block section winning the Magpasikat event when we were first year students. To be able to show a performance that reflects the corrupt society in front of the audience and have my fellow blockmates enjoy the performance is a vital stepping stone in my college life.

My favorite place is the resting area on the left wing of the library because I need to sleep. I can sleep anywhere, in all honesty but it's nice that the school has a place for it.

Whatʼs your favorite place in CIIT?

FAVORITE MOMENT IN CIIT

Noong tumatambay ako sa CIIT nang pre-pandemic pa ay palagi akong sumisigaw sa mga natitirang estudyante (kilala man o hindi) ng: "Goodnight everyone, ingaats kayo na malupets!"

ADVICE TO CIITZENS

Ito ang mga taong lumayas kayo sa comfort zone niyo. Gawin niyo na yung matagal niyo nang gustong gawin na ang nagpapatigil lamang sa inyo ay takot at pag-atubili.

Print vs Digital

Does Advancement Impact Relevance?

by Lola Lagamson

“Change is the only constant in life” - Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher

Society has undeniably changed throughout the years and is continuing to change as time passes. A large part of said change deals with the matter of technology and media. Things like gadgets and books are dated according to the era they were popular in (e.g VHS tapes in the 1980’s, kids’ magazines in 2000’s etc.) because they get replaced by newer ones throughout the years due to innovation and modernization. This phenomenon is still observable today with technology causing society to change into more modern measures.

Media is described to be a form of mass communication, and graphic design is the use of visual components in order to convey a message. Media and graphic design have always correlated. This is supported by the fact that numerous art movements like Bauhaus and Pop Art visually communicate ideas and culture of their period, and they have influenced society effectively. One of the notable inventions that impacted the media is the printing press. Since then, large quantities of printed materials can be produced that changed the way society spread information. Books, pamphlets  and it’s used in different industries such as business, education, andmore.

As mentioned earlier, modernization causes change. Media is then split into two; Traditional Media and New Media. Traditional Media consists of the previously discussed printed materials, broadcasting, and film and music while New media involves electronic entertainment, social media, and online platforms. This divide is emphasized by how civilization transitioned from Traditional to New, in particular, the transition from print media to digital. An example of this is how plenty of businesses go through a process called Digital Transformation where they make use of technology to keep up with the digital age. The most observable factor in Digital Transformation is digitized marketing, thus Digital Advertising is introduced. Flyers and brochures promoting a business can now take form in Facebook promo posts or Tiktok videos.  Fashion items found in magazine catalogues are now exhibited on retail websites and modelled in Instagram. Restaurant meals can be found online in websites, social and apps to appeal to customers so they aren’t limited to display boards and sheets.

Designers now have to adapt their work to the new medium to achieve a compelling work.  As some elements found in print are not effective in digital, designs have to be translated to fit the standards of the latter. Prints are generally stationary and straightforward, while digital designs are more interactive. Though both print and digital consider their audience’s psychology and preferences, unlike print, digital is concerned with how user-friendly the designs are due to their interactive nature. Design elements in a brochure may not work well in an application. Both of them may serve the same purpose, their execution is based on their overall design.

Predictions are often made based on current trends and observations. Because of the current state of print media, many articles and researches theorize that it will be obsolete. Apart from the mentioned Digital Transformation, this may be caused by print ads being out of place in screen environments, and

paper becoming cost prohibitive thus making it inaccessible. In contrast to that, some say otherwise, print media is theorized to survive the digital age due to several factors. Print is valuable to physically present customers, some industries prefer tangible platforms, and with technology like Augmented Reality (AR). Hyper-local markets depending on print ads are also something to take into consideration.

Though it is important to review the past and anticipate the future, it is also essential to be aware of the present. As of today, both print and digital media still co-exist. Their difference in purpose and function make each of them unique and vital based on the needs of a certain situation or project. Design is a form of problem solving, determining which design and medium work together can create captivating and effective outputs.

Sources:

Galvan M. (2020). A Brief History of Graphic Design.

https://uxdesign.cc/a-brief-history-of-graphic-design-90eb5e1b5632  Resoncrance L. (2020). What Does Media Mean?.

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/1098/media#:~:text=Media%2C%20 the%20plural%20of%20medium,%2C%20magazines%2C%20and%20 the%20internet.

Altexsoft. (2023). Digital Transformation Guide: Reshaping Your Business to Meet the Digital Age.

https://www.altexsoft.com/whitepapers/digital-transformation-reshaping-business-to-meet-digital-age/

Forbes Communications Council. (2018). Does Print Still Have A Place In The Future Of Advertising? 10 Experts Weigh In. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2018/03/02/ does-print-still-have-a-place-in-the-future-of-advertising-10-experts-weigh-in /?sh=1ec39aa45fc6

Inkbot Design. (2021). 10 Key Differences in Designing for Print vs Digital Media. https://www.indesignskills.com/tutorials/difference-between-digital-design-and-print-design/#:~:text=Although%20the%20majority%20of%20 print,a%20form%20of%20digital%20design.

“Good design’s not about what medium you’re working in. It’s about thinking hard about what you want to do and what you have to work with before you start.”

- Susan Kare, Graphic Designer

banyo selfies

FEATURED OBELISK

CREATIVES / WRITER DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE INTERNALS

EXTERNALS RESEARCH

(kasi mahilig ako magswimming sa deadlines)

MEKIAH GABRIELLE

“Everything will fall into eventually.”place

Why did you join Obelisk?

I joined CIIT Obelisk because I want to be a part of an organization where I can hone my graphic design skills, particularly in the creating layouts for publications. In junior high, I was also a member of the campus journalism team, where I gained new skills and opportunities that I wanted to re-experience at Obelisk.

Best memory in Obelisk?

My best memory is probably the last day of sportsfest because it was the first time I got to bond with my orgmates since NPC ako for so long

Contributions

OBELISK Secretary Research Committee Head Launch for Notion workspace

Writer for:

* Disenchanted: No More Happy Endings?

* iPhone 14: The Talk of the Town

* EDSA Carousel: Free Bus Rides in December!

* Jinni Bids Goodbye to NMIXX

* Wednesday Addams in the Spotlight She Loathes

* Sibuyas: The New Currency?

* Kim Jisoo: The Long-awaited Debut

* Filipino Swifties: The Eras Tour

* Diverse and Inclusive: Coachella 2023

* My Red String of Fate

* Unnecessary or Essential? The Debate on Rebooting Fairly Recent Films

*ALLERGY: How (G)I-DLE Is Fragmenting

Intense Beauty Standards

*Particularly You

*Fresh Vol 4

Creative for:

* Kim Jung Gi Memoriam Pub

* Press Start: Overwatch 2!

* CHUU CAN SUE IT: How LOONA Fights Against Agency Management

* Banyo Selfies Pub for Fresh Vol. 3

* Fresh Poll for Zine Vol. 2 Giveaway

* World Mental Health Day Pub

* OBELISK December General Assembly Pub

* FRESH Vol 2

FEATURED ORGANIZATION

Full name

Brendan Jean

T. Espino

Nickname Brendan Year

Senior

Course BMMA

Animation

Organization CosCade

Position Vice President

Favorite Memory in the Organization

CIITaku Matsuri

Why join your organization?

Cosplaying? Games?? CRAZINESS???

If you were coincidentally trying to find these in CIIT, well here it is:

Cosplay Arcade A.K.A COSCADE

An organization formed by cosplayer for cosplayers to gather and form a community promoting creativity and self-expression. Beginner or Veteran Cosplayer? No problem at all cause we will accept everyone as long as you are willing to participate with us in our jaw-dropping events for each year!

Come and join us as we also promote a safe and comfortable community for everyone. Also, we make sure to give everyone the best of the best of time!

Join us, be one with us, you will not regret it!

Notable past events in CosCade

Isekai Cosplay Competition

Elemental Pirouette

Future events you want to promote

During the 4th term this school year, another event similar to CIITaku Matsuri will be held. This Event is entitled “Scarborough Fair” in which it is similar to conventions like the iconics (Ozine, Tanabata, Etc.). A renaissance theme is to be implemented so expect dungeons and dragons to be evident for this event.

Facebook CosCade - CIIT Cosplay Organization

FONT COMBO RECOS

Article by: Mekiah Gabrielle Cadiao

Fonts speak to you like how a piece of artwork does and looking for the right combination can be a lengthy task for someone with a keen eye for design. The uneasy feeling in your stomach when two fonts don’t match the way you wanted them to. Like couples, you want them to complement and bring the best out of each other.

Font combinations are essential to design, they establish a hierarchy in text and guide the reader in identifying which ones are the most important to the least. It also gives a page or a graphic to have a personality and a zing–making it interesting and aesthetically pleasing.

Aqua Grotesque & Roboto Slab Thin

This pair is great for web designs, they are modern and futuristic. Their bold and light pairing complement each other in the most adequate amount, not too much and not too little.

Bebas Neue & Old Standard TT

Bebas Neue is a crowd favorite as well, it is commonly used as a heading or a title font. Its condensed and allcaps typeface goes well with Old Standard TT, which resembles an old-style font.

Holland & Baskerville

Holland is also an elegant font with a dancing baseline, it resembles handwritten cursive letters. Having it paired with Baskerville, a font with a transitional serif typeface is a good combination of elegance, old style, and modern. It also gives a feel of timelessness.

Bon Vivant & Lucida Grande

Bon Vivant is an elegant, slightly serifed font, and pairing it with Lucida Grande, a clear sans–serif font, allows it to stand out even more.

Montserrat & Courier New

Montserrat is a crowd favorite, it can be seen in many publication materials and infographics (it is our school’s logo font too!), this light and calm typeface goes great with Courier New, a thin, sleek, sans-serif typeface that resembles a typewriter.

Rock Salt & Eligible Sans

Rock Salt resembles a handwritten, felt-tip marker look that catches the attention of the reader. Pairing it with Eligible Sans, a calm and easy-toread text allows the reader to easily identify the body from the loud heading.

Oswald & Lato

Oswald is a classic font used in strong and bold headlines, it is also commonly used in resumes. It gives a feeling of confidence and professionalism, so pairing it with Lato, a smaller text with a less intimidating nature is a good choice.

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We aRe ReRrUTiNg!

Has experience in digital art or graphic design. Willing to create publication materials. Productive and Passionate!

Has a passion for writing stories. Can wrtite articles and proofread.

Creatives Writers Media

Photojournalist and Videographers with the stamina to run around during events and capture the best moments.

Editors who can create quick, yet great quality editing when it comes to post processing photos or videos.