The Nest—The CalArts Poster Archive Print

The Nest is a book about process—the process of designing, and how it changes both what we make and who we are. It is also a book about memory, how memory builds up in layers and influences our experiences, as well as the things we make. The focus of the book is a series of posters created in celebration of the exhibition Inside Out & Upside Down: Posters from CalArts 1970–2019. The book documents Scott Massey’s use of appropriation, collage, layering and re-working to generate 200 unique and vibrant compositions that each tell a different story about creative discovery. Using elements that represent the history and range of the storied CalArts poster archive, this project is an exploration of aesthetic strategies brought to life by blending both digital and analog processes. Layer by layer, step by step, the author closely examines each phase of designing those 200 posters. It is a celebration of process and a deep dive into the ever-evolving design values that guide one along the creative process. The Nest is full of personal narratives, conversations about process, the always difficult journey of making, and how memories can guide and inspire.

Pages: 272
Dimensions: 220 × 290 mm
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Year: 2022
Publisher: Slanted Publishers