Visual Noise

I think this piece is a great example of graphic design. The image is pretty simple, but it's definitely striking. The screaming face fading into visual static noise goes great with the title. The use of actual noise, the specs of color branching out along the left side of the DVD cover is pretty clever as well. Three examples of noise are used throughout the entire piece: The visual noise, the depiction of audio noise, and the title. I love the contrast of the typography and the background. Also, the smearing of the letters underneath the prominent white letters of the title further gives viewers visual interest, as well as upholding the purpose of the title, which is mimicking the visuals of sound frequencies. Overall, the image is creepy and can cause quite the impact when being exposed to the right crowd. The function of this design is to cause fear and capture interest in horror fans to get them to want to purchase the DVD. I was unable to find the exact designer for this piece, but it belongs to Universal Studios Home Entertainment.