I scaned this image from Comunication Arts (March-April 2007).

The reason I've chosen this design for this week is because its balance is very well done, using color, size, and different shapes to compensate the visual weight. The result is an assymetrical balance that makes the image more dynamic, besides all the organic shapes that help to achieve that movement.

This is an example of how a photograph is transformed in an illustration by using photoshop.

I like the colors used, a mixture of purples and pinks making a warm picture. Also, it is very interesting how the lines drawn by brush help to the picture to have more dynamism and more sense of asymmetrical balance.

Lotta Jansdotter website:

www.jansdotter.com

This website is another example of a good design. It is designed to show and sell Lotta´s design, for that reason it is simple and clear, showing the most important, the product. 

I like the choice of the typography because remind to the old typewriters and it gives to the site  more personal style.  

AGL Resources:

www.aglresources.com

This is another example of a good website. This one it is not just showing the product is going to sell. It is in relation with what the company do, the relations it has with the community and news about this specific area, the gas. The clients who visit this website come more from inside this sector than the regular internet users.

I don't come from this sector, but it was not difficult to navigate in this website. In every moment you know where you are. It is very clear. The design is simple but very effective, what it is very important 

      

Dolce & Gabbana website.  

www.dolcegabbana.com

Here you can see an example of a good website. Not just the visual design is good but also the organization of every section. 

In a website the usability is very important and this website is very intuitive.  It has a clear structure and easy to navigate, therefore the client can fine easily what he/she want. 

It is divided in different sections according with public which is aimed. It is designed for the costumer.