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Three graphic posters with bold, experimental typography. The first features distorted, organic letterforms over a yellow background; the second uses a mix of blocky and textured white type on black; the third displays the words “SUN K.I.L MOON” across colourful horizontal bands.

We're completely taken with these poster designs by Gabriel Jasmin

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Date
18 December 2014

It’s the overriding rule of all things trend-driven that as soon as we take a big leap forward in technology we start to look back nostalgically, triggering all manner of retro imagery, touches and techniques. At least it seems that way, and I’m sure I’m not alone in how often I’m drawn to graphic design which places hand-drawn type and recycled imagery alongside high-tech touches.

Presenting the portfolio of Montreal-based designer Gabriel Jasmin then, who uses printing techniques and media to add a human aspect to work which is otherwise crisp and super slick. Gabriel has got the balance down to a T, producing vibrant posters that merge Riso-printing, drawing and old-school type to elevate the contemporary into a category all of its own. His portfolio is diverse and substantial but we’re particularly taken with the poster designs, included below for your viewing pleasure.

A poster featuring 3D rendered hands shaped to form the words “GRIMES” in a bold, sculptural style. The figures are set against a cream background with a bright yellow geometric shape behind them. A white banner near the bottom reads “AVEC ELITE GYMNASTICS & MYTHS”. Smaller text at the top and bottom provides event details and a website.
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Gabriel Jasmin: Grimes

A poster for a music event featuring a tan rectangular block at the top with the text “HOBO CUBES”, “DRONE À CLOCHETTES (PARIS)” and “SUNDRIPS”. Below this, two small framed images show a person in a black outfit posing on all fours. The bottom of the poster includes the text “PRESENTED BY HOBO CULT RECORDS” and event details: “LA BRIQUE OCT 25 21h 5$”.
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Gabriel Jasmin: Hobo Cubes

A black and white typographic poster featuring bold, distorted lettering. The text reads “KETAMINES TOUGH” at the top, followed by “CRABE AGE SILVER DAPPLE” and the date “31/08”.
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Gabriel Jasmin: Ketamines

Two red posters with bold, hand-painted white typography. The first reads “Improvements could be made to the stage powered speakers & better mics”, while the second reads “Always PWYC generous tips for Annie”. Both list a “Loose-fit fundraiser show” on 8 Aug 2013 at Brasserie Beaubien.
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Gabriel Jasmin: Loose Fit

A poster featuring red, grey and brown geometric circles on a textured beige background. Bold white text reads “Michael Collins of Prince Rama”, “Bataille Solaire” and “David Greenberg”. Smaller text at the bottom lists the venue “Brasserie Beaubien”, the date “Aug. 11 2013” and the time “9pm”.
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Gabriel Jasmin: Michael Collins

A typographic poster for a concert featuring the band “Sun Kil Moon”. The band name is split across three textured strips of red, blue and green paper. Below the strips, text reads “17 Sept. 2014, 20h” and “Fédération Ukrainienne”. Smaller text at the bottom lists the venue and ticket information.
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Gabriel Jasmin: Sun Kil Moon

A red typographic poster reads “TYVEK SOUP CANS ULTRATHIN” in bold white lettering. Smaller text lists the date “JUNE 22, 9PM” and the venue “BRASSERIE BEAUBIEN”. The layout is scattered with small blue and white circular motifs. Additional text at the bottom reads “HAND CREAM” and “THE FUZZ”.
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Gabriel Jasmin: Tyvek

A typographic poster for a Thurston Moore event, featuring his name repeated in a grid of bold black text. Some of the lettering has a distorted, multi-coloured glitch effect. A small rectangular insert reads “Friday, June 22 2012 Theatre Junction Grand”. Below the main grid, text reads “With Yamantaka // Sonic Titan”.
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Gabriel Jasmin: Thurston Moore

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Maisie Skidmore

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Maisie joined It’s Nice That fresh out of university in the summer of 2013 as an intern before joining full time as an Assistant Editor. Maisie left It’s Nice That in July 2015.

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