Contemporary screen interpretation
Graffiti
A reference to lettering and mark-making in public space, with varied practices and local histories. A spray texture alone does not convey the structure or authorship of a piece.
What defines it
- Expressive lettering
- Layered marks
- Surface context
What it asks of the project
- Reading & layout
- Compact spacing for scanning
- Visual emphasis
- bold · illustrated
- Implementation
- Custom artwork or lettering is central to the full expression.
- Images & assets
- Original or credited lettering is central; a texture alone is insufficient.
Color in use
An artist portfolio showing complete works, detail images, and credited locations.
Accent labelOpaque text/surface: 17.93:1 · Text/accent: 12.64:1.
These pairs meet the normal-text minimum; check other surfaces separately.
Context
Compare the expressive letter shapes, outlines, and layered marks. Treat individual pieces as authored artwork rather than anonymous background texture.
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- Use original or credited artwork
- Keep expressive lettering in large images
- Typeset dates, locations, and controls plainly
Typography
Let original lettering remain artwork. Typeset its title, creator, and details in a separate, readable voice.
Watch out for
Treating all street art as one style or using an artist's work as anonymous background texture.
A working interpretation
Original CSS composition with the same content and controls used in every direction. Image-led styles need additional artwork for their full expression.
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Check the result
- Confirm: use original or credited artwork.
- Confirm: keep expressive lettering in large images.
- Confirm: typeset dates, locations, and controls plainly.
- Review specifically for: Treating all street art as one style or using an artist's work as anonymous background texture.