Ordered Mass
@orderedmass.bsky.social
Ordered Mass is the midwestern design practice of Brandon Olsen, Assistant Teaching Professor of Graphic Design at Iowa State University. Ordered Mass explores graphic design and its relationship with place and three-dimensional space.
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Expressions of the Holiday Spirit
Ornament Design 2 of 10
For the Greater Des Moines Partnership
#graphicdesign #christmas #iowa #art #design #3Dprinted #artist #experimental
Ornament Design 2 of 10
For the Greater Des Moines Partnership
#graphicdesign #christmas #iowa #art #design #3Dprinted #artist #experimental
December 19, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Expressions of the Holiday Spirit
Ornament Design 2 of 10
For the Greater Des Moines Partnership
#graphicdesign #christmas #iowa #art #design #3Dprinted #artist #experimental
Ornament Design 2 of 10
For the Greater Des Moines Partnership
#graphicdesign #christmas #iowa #art #design #3Dprinted #artist #experimental
Expressions of the Holiday Spirit
Ornament Design 1 of 10
For Greater Des Moines Partnership
These are abstract expressions of the holiday spirit. The jagged, dynamic forms symbolize energy, while the merging shapes represents longing and celebration. Each ornament is 3D printed & hand painted.
Ornament Design 1 of 10
For Greater Des Moines Partnership
These are abstract expressions of the holiday spirit. The jagged, dynamic forms symbolize energy, while the merging shapes represents longing and celebration. Each ornament is 3D printed & hand painted.
December 18, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Expressions of the Holiday Spirit
Ornament Design 1 of 10
For Greater Des Moines Partnership
These are abstract expressions of the holiday spirit. The jagged, dynamic forms symbolize energy, while the merging shapes represents longing and celebration. Each ornament is 3D printed & hand painted.
Ornament Design 1 of 10
For Greater Des Moines Partnership
These are abstract expressions of the holiday spirit. The jagged, dynamic forms symbolize energy, while the merging shapes represents longing and celebration. Each ornament is 3D printed & hand painted.
Meshico Tacos & Tequila
Brand Identity & Signage
with X-Identity
This identity draws inspiration from the hand-painted typography found in the food stalls of Mexico City. Energetic and playful, it incorporates imperfect shapes, linework, and vibrant colors.
#branding #typography #logo #signage
Brand Identity & Signage
with X-Identity
This identity draws inspiration from the hand-painted typography found in the food stalls of Mexico City. Energetic and playful, it incorporates imperfect shapes, linework, and vibrant colors.
#branding #typography #logo #signage
December 3, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Meshico Tacos & Tequila
Brand Identity & Signage
with X-Identity
This identity draws inspiration from the hand-painted typography found in the food stalls of Mexico City. Energetic and playful, it incorporates imperfect shapes, linework, and vibrant colors.
#branding #typography #logo #signage
Brand Identity & Signage
with X-Identity
This identity draws inspiration from the hand-painted typography found in the food stalls of Mexico City. Energetic and playful, it incorporates imperfect shapes, linework, and vibrant colors.
#branding #typography #logo #signage
Form Studies
Experimenting with different forms, materials and methods.
#art #graphicdesign #experimental #poster #posterdesign #digitalart #print
Experimenting with different forms, materials and methods.
#art #graphicdesign #experimental #poster #posterdesign #digitalart #print
December 1, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Form Studies
Experimenting with different forms, materials and methods.
#art #graphicdesign #experimental #poster #posterdesign #digitalart #print
Experimenting with different forms, materials and methods.
#art #graphicdesign #experimental #poster #posterdesign #digitalart #print
Summer Motion Graphics Workshop Moving Poster
Design Dimensions, College of Design
Iowa State University
#motiongraphics #motionposter #movingposter #poster #art #graphicdesign #animation #typography #goodtype
Design Dimensions, College of Design
Iowa State University
#motiongraphics #motionposter #movingposter #poster #art #graphicdesign #animation #typography #goodtype
November 30, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Summer Motion Graphics Workshop Moving Poster
Design Dimensions, College of Design
Iowa State University
#motiongraphics #motionposter #movingposter #poster #art #graphicdesign #animation #typography #goodtype
Design Dimensions, College of Design
Iowa State University
#motiongraphics #motionposter #movingposter #poster #art #graphicdesign #animation #typography #goodtype
Graphic Design Methodology Poster
Iowa State University
Poster for a class that engages students in different scientific, systematic, and non-traditional means of making. Students are encouraged to take risks in their form making processes.
#graphicdesign #experimental #poster #typography #art
Iowa State University
Poster for a class that engages students in different scientific, systematic, and non-traditional means of making. Students are encouraged to take risks in their form making processes.
#graphicdesign #experimental #poster #typography #art
November 29, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Graphic Design Methodology Poster
Iowa State University
Poster for a class that engages students in different scientific, systematic, and non-traditional means of making. Students are encouraged to take risks in their form making processes.
#graphicdesign #experimental #poster #typography #art
Iowa State University
Poster for a class that engages students in different scientific, systematic, and non-traditional means of making. Students are encouraged to take risks in their form making processes.
#graphicdesign #experimental #poster #typography #art
Placemaking S23 Poster
Iowa State University
A poster designed for the graphic design option studio Placemaking & Branded Experience. The course exposes students to graphic design’s role within architectural environments.
#graphicdesign #typography #goodtype #poster #iowaarts #art #experiential
Iowa State University
A poster designed for the graphic design option studio Placemaking & Branded Experience. The course exposes students to graphic design’s role within architectural environments.
#graphicdesign #typography #goodtype #poster #iowaarts #art #experiential
November 28, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Placemaking S23 Poster
Iowa State University
A poster designed for the graphic design option studio Placemaking & Branded Experience. The course exposes students to graphic design’s role within architectural environments.
#graphicdesign #typography #goodtype #poster #iowaarts #art #experiential
Iowa State University
A poster designed for the graphic design option studio Placemaking & Branded Experience. The course exposes students to graphic design’s role within architectural environments.
#graphicdesign #typography #goodtype #poster #iowaarts #art #experiential
Hey Sarge Poster
2D Typography in 3D Space Study
Text pulled from a February 18, 2016 New York Times article “Turkeys, Running Amok, Are a ‘Success Story’ in New Jersey.”
Happy Thanksgiving
#goodtype #posterdesign #typography #graphicdesign #newyorktimes #turkey
2D Typography in 3D Space Study
Text pulled from a February 18, 2016 New York Times article “Turkeys, Running Amok, Are a ‘Success Story’ in New Jersey.”
Happy Thanksgiving
#goodtype #posterdesign #typography #graphicdesign #newyorktimes #turkey
November 27, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Hey Sarge Poster
2D Typography in 3D Space Study
Text pulled from a February 18, 2016 New York Times article “Turkeys, Running Amok, Are a ‘Success Story’ in New Jersey.”
Happy Thanksgiving
#goodtype #posterdesign #typography #graphicdesign #newyorktimes #turkey
2D Typography in 3D Space Study
Text pulled from a February 18, 2016 New York Times article “Turkeys, Running Amok, Are a ‘Success Story’ in New Jersey.”
Happy Thanksgiving
#goodtype #posterdesign #typography #graphicdesign #newyorktimes #turkey
Buena Gráfica Social Studio Lecture
Iowa State University College of Design
The design was inspired by Buena Gráfica Social Studio‘s Providence Innovation District Park container mural. The color variations were influenced by the mural’s color scheme.
#graphicdesign #typography #poster #design
Iowa State University College of Design
The design was inspired by Buena Gráfica Social Studio‘s Providence Innovation District Park container mural. The color variations were influenced by the mural’s color scheme.
#graphicdesign #typography #poster #design
November 27, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Buena Gráfica Social Studio Lecture
Iowa State University College of Design
The design was inspired by Buena Gráfica Social Studio‘s Providence Innovation District Park container mural. The color variations were influenced by the mural’s color scheme.
#graphicdesign #typography #poster #design
Iowa State University College of Design
The design was inspired by Buena Gráfica Social Studio‘s Providence Innovation District Park container mural. The color variations were influenced by the mural’s color scheme.
#graphicdesign #typography #poster #design
Out Of Hand — 18"x24" Framed
This design explores the disconnect between our physical selves and the digital realm by utilizing playful hand gestures and digital glitches to reflect on our growing reliance on technology.
#posterdesign #glitch #art #technology #digitalart #print #graphicdesign
This design explores the disconnect between our physical selves and the digital realm by utilizing playful hand gestures and digital glitches to reflect on our growing reliance on technology.
#posterdesign #glitch #art #technology #digitalart #print #graphicdesign
November 26, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Out Of Hand — 18"x24" Framed
This design explores the disconnect between our physical selves and the digital realm by utilizing playful hand gestures and digital glitches to reflect on our growing reliance on technology.
#posterdesign #glitch #art #technology #digitalart #print #graphicdesign
This design explores the disconnect between our physical selves and the digital realm by utilizing playful hand gestures and digital glitches to reflect on our growing reliance on technology.
#posterdesign #glitch #art #technology #digitalart #print #graphicdesign
Hypothetical Detroit Tigers Print
Three-Eyed Tiger Illustrator: Graham McGowen, my nephew.
Risograph study
#risograph #graphicdesign #detroittigers #designfeed #goodtype #sportsgraphics #typography #illustration #art #baseball
Three-Eyed Tiger Illustrator: Graham McGowen, my nephew.
Risograph study
#risograph #graphicdesign #detroittigers #designfeed #goodtype #sportsgraphics #typography #illustration #art #baseball
November 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Hypothetical Detroit Tigers Print
Three-Eyed Tiger Illustrator: Graham McGowen, my nephew.
Risograph study
#risograph #graphicdesign #detroittigers #designfeed #goodtype #sportsgraphics #typography #illustration #art #baseball
Three-Eyed Tiger Illustrator: Graham McGowen, my nephew.
Risograph study
#risograph #graphicdesign #detroittigers #designfeed #goodtype #sportsgraphics #typography #illustration #art #baseball
Form Studies
Exploring different tools, materials, and methods.
#art #graphicdesign #experimental #paper #formmaking #visualcommunication
Exploring different tools, materials, and methods.
#art #graphicdesign #experimental #paper #formmaking #visualcommunication
November 25, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Form Studies
Exploring different tools, materials, and methods.
#art #graphicdesign #experimental #paper #formmaking #visualcommunication
Exploring different tools, materials, and methods.
#art #graphicdesign #experimental #paper #formmaking #visualcommunication
Blurred Type — RISD
Type Study
Experimenting with visualizing auras and implying dimension on a single plane.
#typography #experimentaltypography #goodtype #graphicdesign #art #design #risd
Type Study
Experimenting with visualizing auras and implying dimension on a single plane.
#typography #experimentaltypography #goodtype #graphicdesign #art #design #risd
November 25, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Blurred Type — RISD
Type Study
Experimenting with visualizing auras and implying dimension on a single plane.
#typography #experimentaltypography #goodtype #graphicdesign #art #design #risd
Type Study
Experimenting with visualizing auras and implying dimension on a single plane.
#typography #experimentaltypography #goodtype #graphicdesign #art #design #risd
Postcards for My Representatives
These postcards were to send to my representatives, in response to various executive orders by a certain president.
#graphicdesign #graphic #design #postercards #poster #motiongraphics #viscom #typography
These postcards were to send to my representatives, in response to various executive orders by a certain president.
#graphicdesign #graphic #design #postercards #poster #motiongraphics #viscom #typography
November 24, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Postcards for My Representatives
These postcards were to send to my representatives, in response to various executive orders by a certain president.
#graphicdesign #graphic #design #postercards #poster #motiongraphics #viscom #typography
These postcards were to send to my representatives, in response to various executive orders by a certain president.
#graphicdesign #graphic #design #postercards #poster #motiongraphics #viscom #typography
Paul Sahre Lecture Poster
RISD Graphic Design MFA Program
Inspiration for the poster came from a few of Paul Sahre's designs including a destroyed cardboard monster truck hearse, a grainy music video about Nikola Tesla, and torn-up punk album covers.
#posterdesign #typography #graphicdesign #art
RISD Graphic Design MFA Program
Inspiration for the poster came from a few of Paul Sahre's designs including a destroyed cardboard monster truck hearse, a grainy music video about Nikola Tesla, and torn-up punk album covers.
#posterdesign #typography #graphicdesign #art
November 24, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Paul Sahre Lecture Poster
RISD Graphic Design MFA Program
Inspiration for the poster came from a few of Paul Sahre's designs including a destroyed cardboard monster truck hearse, a grainy music video about Nikola Tesla, and torn-up punk album covers.
#posterdesign #typography #graphicdesign #art
RISD Graphic Design MFA Program
Inspiration for the poster came from a few of Paul Sahre's designs including a destroyed cardboard monster truck hearse, a grainy music video about Nikola Tesla, and torn-up punk album covers.
#posterdesign #typography #graphicdesign #art
Methodology Poster Fall 2024
Iowa State University
Graphic Design Methodology engages students in different scientific, systematic, and non-traditional means of making. Students are encouraged to take risks in their form-making processes.
#posterdesign #goodtype #experimental #graphicdesign
Iowa State University
Graphic Design Methodology engages students in different scientific, systematic, and non-traditional means of making. Students are encouraged to take risks in their form-making processes.
#posterdesign #goodtype #experimental #graphicdesign
November 24, 2024 at 3:20 AM
Methodology Poster Fall 2024
Iowa State University
Graphic Design Methodology engages students in different scientific, systematic, and non-traditional means of making. Students are encouraged to take risks in their form-making processes.
#posterdesign #goodtype #experimental #graphicdesign
Iowa State University
Graphic Design Methodology engages students in different scientific, systematic, and non-traditional means of making. Students are encouraged to take risks in their form-making processes.
#posterdesign #goodtype #experimental #graphicdesign
Trash Type from What Will Remain?
It’s easy to forget about garbage after it’s thrown out. “What Will Remain?” draws attention to this by crafting letterforms out of trash and using them to spell out the question: What will remain after we are gone?
#typography #trash #graphicdesign #goodtype
It’s easy to forget about garbage after it’s thrown out. “What Will Remain?” draws attention to this by crafting letterforms out of trash and using them to spell out the question: What will remain after we are gone?
#typography #trash #graphicdesign #goodtype
November 23, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Trash Type from What Will Remain?
It’s easy to forget about garbage after it’s thrown out. “What Will Remain?” draws attention to this by crafting letterforms out of trash and using them to spell out the question: What will remain after we are gone?
#typography #trash #graphicdesign #goodtype
It’s easy to forget about garbage after it’s thrown out. “What Will Remain?” draws attention to this by crafting letterforms out of trash and using them to spell out the question: What will remain after we are gone?
#typography #trash #graphicdesign #goodtype
Joe Pera Pabst Theater Milwaukee
Gig Poster
New exploration, this time using a risograph for the Joe Pera show at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.
#risograph #typography #milwaukee #poster #posterdesign #graphicdesign #joepera
Gig Poster
New exploration, this time using a risograph for the Joe Pera show at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.
#risograph #typography #milwaukee #poster #posterdesign #graphicdesign #joepera
November 23, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Joe Pera Pabst Theater Milwaukee
Gig Poster
New exploration, this time using a risograph for the Joe Pera show at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.
#risograph #typography #milwaukee #poster #posterdesign #graphicdesign #joepera
Gig Poster
New exploration, this time using a risograph for the Joe Pera show at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.
#risograph #typography #milwaukee #poster #posterdesign #graphicdesign #joepera
Workplace of Tomorrow Poster
Iowa State University
Risograph studies of the Workplace of Tomorrow poster.
#riso #risograph #graphicdesign #posterdesign #poster #workplace #futuredesign #interiors
Iowa State University
Risograph studies of the Workplace of Tomorrow poster.
#riso #risograph #graphicdesign #posterdesign #poster #workplace #futuredesign #interiors
November 23, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Workplace of Tomorrow Poster
Iowa State University
Risograph studies of the Workplace of Tomorrow poster.
#riso #risograph #graphicdesign #posterdesign #poster #workplace #futuredesign #interiors
Iowa State University
Risograph studies of the Workplace of Tomorrow poster.
#riso #risograph #graphicdesign #posterdesign #poster #workplace #futuredesign #interiors
Everything I Own in a Shower
I took almost everything in my apartment and stacked it in my bathroom. A person’s stuff reveals a lot about them, from what brand of laundry detergent they use & their habits as a consumer, to their social class & what aliments they have.
#posterdesign #graphicdesign
I took almost everything in my apartment and stacked it in my bathroom. A person’s stuff reveals a lot about them, from what brand of laundry detergent they use & their habits as a consumer, to their social class & what aliments they have.
#posterdesign #graphicdesign
November 23, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Everything I Own in a Shower
I took almost everything in my apartment and stacked it in my bathroom. A person’s stuff reveals a lot about them, from what brand of laundry detergent they use & their habits as a consumer, to their social class & what aliments they have.
#posterdesign #graphicdesign
I took almost everything in my apartment and stacked it in my bathroom. A person’s stuff reveals a lot about them, from what brand of laundry detergent they use & their habits as a consumer, to their social class & what aliments they have.
#posterdesign #graphicdesign
A Chicago Flag
Design Museum of Chicago
The flag features the Chicago Window and reflects a mishmash of forms representing both built and natural elements in our environment. The playful shapes in the foreground embody the energies of our communities.
#flagdesign #chicago #design #graphicdesign
Design Museum of Chicago
The flag features the Chicago Window and reflects a mishmash of forms representing both built and natural elements in our environment. The playful shapes in the foreground embody the energies of our communities.
#flagdesign #chicago #design #graphicdesign
November 23, 2024 at 2:09 AM
A Chicago Flag
Design Museum of Chicago
The flag features the Chicago Window and reflects a mishmash of forms representing both built and natural elements in our environment. The playful shapes in the foreground embody the energies of our communities.
#flagdesign #chicago #design #graphicdesign
Design Museum of Chicago
The flag features the Chicago Window and reflects a mishmash of forms representing both built and natural elements in our environment. The playful shapes in the foreground embody the energies of our communities.
#flagdesign #chicago #design #graphicdesign
Workplace of Tomorrow Poster
Iowa State University
Poster for a course that explores the future of workspaces while considering the impact of employee well-being, technology, rapidly changing society, and inclusive design.
#graphicdesign #posterdesign #interdisciplinarydesign #typographym
Iowa State University
Poster for a course that explores the future of workspaces while considering the impact of employee well-being, technology, rapidly changing society, and inclusive design.
#graphicdesign #posterdesign #interdisciplinarydesign #typographym
November 23, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Workplace of Tomorrow Poster
Iowa State University
Poster for a course that explores the future of workspaces while considering the impact of employee well-being, technology, rapidly changing society, and inclusive design.
#graphicdesign #posterdesign #interdisciplinarydesign #typographym
Iowa State University
Poster for a course that explores the future of workspaces while considering the impact of employee well-being, technology, rapidly changing society, and inclusive design.
#graphicdesign #posterdesign #interdisciplinarydesign #typographym