Inspiring Works - Syd Mead

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I recently discovered the works of Syd Mead, two of his books Sentury and Oblagon were recommended to me by Adam. Syd Mead is artist/designer most known for his futuristic designs in movies like Blade runner, Aliens, and Tron. Through his career he has worked with many different industries from designing cars for Ford to Donald Trump's yacht.

Born in Sydney in 1933, at the age of only four Syd Mead was already drawing complete scenes and by the time he started grade school was already showing a sensitivity to perspective.

Each time i look through his work i seem to always find something new and interesting. The perspective and shapes within his deigns are always beautifully illustrated as well as mathematically precise.

He brings both an imaginative and intelligent methodology to each piece of work whether its the design of a product to building a futuristic world. Im hoping that the more i study his works that maybe ill begin to properly understand this methodology so i can apply it to my own work.

Street scene - Blade Runner

Future earth scene - Battle Crusier (anime)