Creator analyzes TV show design elements from @staffroomtalks
The creator, a graphic designer, breaks down the symbolic use of graphic design in the TV show "Severance." She analyzes the typography, comparing it to corporate and Apple branding, examines the propaganda-style posters, points out the generic branding of in-world products, and discusses the anachronistic set design, concluding that these elements intentionally create a disorienting, timeless world for the viewer.
Creator: @staffroomtalks on TikTok
Transcript
Haven't seen anyone talk about this, but Severance uses graphic design to not only mess with its characters, but with us too. Let's talk about some design elements that you might have missed. Take the typography. Lumen's office documents use a friendly best controlled sans serif, kind of like the ones that corporations use to seem more human better still have total control. This modern typeface contradicts the retro vibe of the set design. Even more ironic, the title sequence uses Apple's exact
Topics: Graphic Design, Entertainment, Design
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