Wicked

Last year, I had a life changing moment. I saw Wicked for the first time. I made a vow that day that I would see it whenever it came to Baltimore or DC. You could imagine how excited I was when I found out that it was coming to the Hippodrome this month. As soon as tickets went on sale I bought my tickets, in the nosebleeds, little did I know I would also be there opening night, last Wednesday.

I ended up winning a contest for two REALLY GOOD seats to opening night. I was a bit hesitant because I was going to miss the debate, but I decided to honor my vow and go!





While I was there, I couldn't help but think of something Amy said in Typography. She talked about how designers watch movies and critique the credits type choices. While walking around, I couldn't help but look at the type every where. I looked in the program, the board with the casts names, the items for sale. Not only was everything perfectly branded (as I would hope it was, or else someone was getting fired), but everything looked like it belonged. Even the map on the curtain before the show started matched.

I notice how much more I appreciate type and design now that I am learning so much about it, and refining my skills.

Do you ever find yourself critiquing posters, ads, movie credits, or anything else that people have paid a great deal of money to make sure it's perfect? I know I do all the time now.