Dimension/Depth/Space

In the two images above are really good examples that demonstrate the manipulations of interpretations. It completely breaks every rule in how things are normally perceived to manipulate what the outcome is. For example, if a person were to stand off to the side, they would see the usage of (manipulation of) overlap, relative size, linear perspective, and flow pattern. Normally, these types of perception would allow a person to see how disoriented this "in/out" signage is but since they manipulated what the sense would see, it completely looks normal.
[IMAGE CREDITS: IN & OUT]

Tone and Color

The tone of this poster is very muted and limited. Even if there is a variety of colors that could possibly be used if the photos were left it its original form, they were bleached out to bring out the coldness of the images. The colors are unsaturated causing the colors present in this poster to be washed out. This effect demonstrates the drama and seriousness behind the poster. The theme of this color goes throughout the whole image and even into the title of the movie which is in a gray-ish tone. The dramatic contrast from the front image that is lighter and the image in the background which is much darker creates a tension. There is limited light present in the image. This dark/light contrast brings even more dramatization to the poster. In this sense, a viewer may assume that this movie is filled with drama and tension.
[Image Credit: LINK]

Design Success and Failure in Relation to Syntactical Guidelines

I chose this poster design to demonstrate failure in relation to syntactical guidelines. Despite the poster being titled the "Colours of India, I feel this poster fails in bringing to life the vibrant culture that India is, for example the muted colors don't seem to portray the bright colors that are often found in Indian design and textiles. Also, the balance is a bit off especially in the bottom right hand corner where there is a vast empty space while the other corners are cluttered with information. The leveling and sharpening of images and text is a little disturbing to the eyes because it's too busy. While the black image in the middle should stand out, the grayness and text within kind of mute it. I can't figure out what to focus on, or what the emphasis is. The grouping is imbalanced. Some of the text is left justified while others are centered.
[IMAGED PROVIDED BY: LINK]

I chose this poster as a success in relations to syntactical guidelines. Just as the previous poster, this one is advertising an event. I feel the energy of this poster is geared towards designers. The grungy colors and muted, earthy colors would attract not only designers, but probably get the attention of someone walking past. It's very modern and up to date. The design is balanced out with the text in the negative space. The eye is drawn back and forth and doesn't linger to heavy on one side or the other. I feel the eyes are drawn in by the dark green and then goes towards the center to see what the event is. All the main information to draw someone in is grouped together in the center and if the viewer is interested in more information, that is provided at the bottom, grouped together. The main focal point is the design to draw the person in.
[IMAGED PROVIDED BY: LINK]