Although quite different in their techniques for reproducing their ideas, I can see links between Julien Vallee’s work and that of A&M and Kate Moross. They both use very similar friendly, almost childish shapes and colours within their work. Vallee tends to produce his wok in the 3D, mainly constructed from cardboard and coloured paper.
Looking at these images there is almost a randomness to the shapes used, some very fluid and others very angular. Again, these designs give me, personally, a very playful feeling whilst still providing me with the information needed to work out why or what they are for.
They almost have an explosive nature about them to me, like they have just erupted from some unbeknown place. They provide a very modern feeling, the geometric patterns helping with this, along with the experimental typography a companioning it. The simplistic shapes along with the very colourful nature only helps to strengthen the childish nature of the designs.
Personally I believe that Vallee’s ability to read the negative space is brilliant. Take for example the MTV one design, without that extra grey space surrounding the design, it would have much less impact and would be overcrowded. However, the addition of his figure at the edge of this piece manages to balance the image beautifully.
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