Graphic design

Brutalist Graphic DesignType. Black. Done.

Massive grotesque lettering crammed into black rectangles on white, or the reverse, with one harsh accent and almost no illustration.

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Metal and noise gig posts, protest campaign stories, and punk all-dayer reminders.

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The event name is the graphic, so give it two or three punchy words. Leave the illustration notes nearly empty; a single black bar or concrete grain is all a phone screen needs.

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Vertical story (9:16) · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstIron HarvestRead the exact prompt
Create a finished vertical social media story graphic announcing an event, in a 9:16 aspect ratio. Produce the graphic itself, without a phone frame, app interface, or mockup. Keep all text inside the middle 80% of the height so app controls do not cover it.

POST TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the graphic; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Iron Harvest
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Doors 6pm
Where: The Foundry, Bayview
Highlights: Five bands of doom, thrash, and heavy metal
Headlined by Black Ember
Admission: $18 advance · 18+

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Brutalist Graphic Design style.
Visual vocabulary: large black rectangular fields; extreme contrast — black on white or white on black; raw unpolished edges; minimal or no illustration; concrete-grey textures optional.
Lettering direction: heavy grotesque sans-serif; oversized headlines; tight or overlapping letterspacing.
Suggested colors: black, white, one brutal accent — orange or yellow.
Composition: massive type blocks dominating the page; information crammed or isolated.
Atmosphere: rebellious, confrontational, anti-decorative.
Keep out of the design: soft pastels, decorative illustration, craft-fair warmth.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A single massive rectangle filling most of the tall frame, concrete grain visible.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

This will be viewed on a phone: keep the event name very large, use few words at a large size, and leave generous margins. Keep supporting details readable with clear contrast. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
Square post (1:1) · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstSave Our Branch LibraryRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square social media graphic announcing an event, in a 1:1 aspect ratio for an Instagram or Facebook feed. Produce the graphic itself, without a phone frame, app interface, or mockup.

POST TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the graphic; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Save Our Branch Library
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 11am
Where: Civic Center Plaza
Highlights: Speakers, music, and a march to City Hall
Admission: Free · All welcome
Presented by Neighbors for Libraries

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Brutalist Graphic Design style.
Visual vocabulary: large black rectangular fields; extreme contrast — black on white or white on black; raw unpolished edges; minimal or no illustration; concrete-grey textures optional.
Lettering direction: heavy grotesque sans-serif; oversized headlines; tight or overlapping letterspacing.
Suggested colors: black, white, one brutal accent — orange or yellow.
Composition: massive type blocks dominating the page; information crammed or isolated.
Atmosphere: rebellious, confrontational, anti-decorative.
Keep out of the design: soft pastels, decorative illustration, craft-fair warmth.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
One solid block with a thin slot cut through it, edges left rough.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

This will be viewed on a phone: keep the event name very large, use few words at a large size, and leave generous margins. Keep supporting details readable with clear contrast. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.

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