BAD design

Source: http://rateyourmusic.com

 These images are all album covers that are completely AWFUL. First of all, why would you want to make a baby look like a creepy devil. I don't even understand the album with the hot dogs, if it's supposed to be funny...it's not. As for the last one, it is a good pun, but it shouldn't even be considered "design".

Retro

Source: spoongraphics.co

I wouldn't consider this retro, but I thought it fit for this week's blog assignment. The photo, business cards, and tag look very dated or historical. I'm not sure if they were going for this or not, but the name goes along with this style of design. Re-cycle makes me think of recycled, old paper.

Contemporary design

Source: http://momadesignstudio.org

Contemporary design can include a wide variety of art in my opinion, but cutting edge means "now". And I like design that's subtly in your face, so to speak. Since there is so much art out there today, it is hard to create something that stands out. So a good way to do that is through scale. Even for people who don't appreciate art, they would have to notice 20 ft. signs in bold colors that they may walk by every day or just once.