Planning: plan/original images/drafts/rejected drafts

 

planning

ideas

For the creation of these documentary posters and ideas, I first started off with researching documentaries and popular mysteries today. The main mystery which came up and which I have seen frequently and even tried, which is randonautica. This app has been used by many teenagers including me when your bored on a Friday night however, this app has dangers and it needs to be shown to those who are tempted to use it. When planning my designs, I considered how real documentaries are presented to audiences, especially those that deal with sensitive or potentially disturbing topics. I decided that my covers would be aimed at an older audience, as the documentary may not be appropriate for younger viewers. Because of this, I planned for the documentaries to be broadcast on BBC after 9pm, which is typically when more mature content is shown. This influenced my design choices, as I felt I could use more intense visuals and themes to better communicate the risks associated with the app.

I also planned each of the four covers to focus on a different aspect of the dangers linked to Randonautica. For example, one cover focuses on physical danger, such as ending up in unsafe or isolated locations. Another explores the psychological side, showing how the experience can cause fear, anxiety, or paranoia. A third idea looks at the influence of social media and how people may take risks just to create content, while the fourth cover brings all these elements together to present the app as unpredictable and potentially harmful. This helped me create a set of designs that are connected but not repetitive. my planning was focused on making my documentary covers look realistic, engaging, and meaningful. I wanted them to clearly communicate a warning about the risks of using the app, while still being visually interesting enough to attract an audience. By choosing to present the documentaries as part of a post-9pm broadcast on BBC, I was able to justify my use of darker themes and create a more professional and believable final outcome.

For my research, I decided to look at three documentaries: The Texas Killing Fields, Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer, and Beware the Slenderman. I chose these because they all explore real-life dangers, mystery, and how people can be influenced by their environment or the internet, which links closely to my idea about the risks of using the Randonautica app. By researching these documentaries, I was able to understand how serious topics are presented to an audience in a way that is both engaging and informative. I researched The Texas Killing Fields because it focuses on real-life crime and unexplained cases in isolated locations. This links to my project because Randonautica often sends users to random and sometimes remote areas, which could be unsafe. From this documentary, I was able to see how setting and location can create a strong sense of fear and mystery. It helped me understand how to use environments like forests or empty spaces in my poster designs to suggest danger without needing to show anything too graphic.

 I also researched Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer because it shows how online activity can have real-life consequences. This was important for my project because Randonautica is an app that people often use for entertainment or social media content, without always thinking about the risks. This documentary helped me understand how digital platforms can influence people’s behaviour, sometimes encouraging them to go further than they normally would. It also gave me ideas about how to present technology, like a phone screen, as something that can lead to danger. Finally, I researched Beware the Slenderman because it explores how online stories and ideas can affect people’s thoughts and actions, especially younger audiences. This links to my project as Randonautica can create a sense of mystery or expectation that might influence users to take risks. From this documentary, I learned how fear can be created through suggestion and atmosphere rather than showing obvious danger. This influenced my planning, as I aimed to create posters that feel unsettling and mysterious instead of overly detailed.

 

 

Draft of posters

Discarded/ rejected posters

I think one of the main things I didn’t get quite right in my poster is the readability of the text. The background image is very busy and has a lot of texture, which makes some of the writing especially the smaller text hard to read. I can see that the title “Randonautica” stands out well, but the subtitle and the information at the bottom get a bit lost. To improve this, I would make the text clearer by either darkening or blurring the background slightly, or by placing the text on a solid or semi-transparent box so it stands out more.

I also feel like the layout could be improved. Right now, everything is quite centred, but it doesn’t feel fully balanced or structured. The spacing between elements like the title, subtitle, and bottom text seems a bit off, which makes the poster look slightly unorganized. Next time, I would use clearer sections and consistent spacing to guide the viewer’s eye more naturally from the title down to the details.Another issue is the font choice and consistency. While the main title font is bold and eye-catching, the smaller text at the bottom looks too thin and is difficult to read. It also doesn’t match the strength of the title. To improve this, I would choose fonts that are easier to read and make sure they work well together, possibly using fewer font styles to keep everything consistent.

 

 

Original images