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ally obscure the form relationship between total poster area versus die-cut area - the
single most important data relationship represented in the piece.
As a contrast to the heaviness of the first 'black' edition (which in itself has a direct
symbolic relationship to the void of death), the second edition, printed on frosted
semi-clear plastic, takes on a ghost-like transparency to express the same concept, but
using diametrically opposite language. The fundamental relationship of poster area to
die-cut area remains, but the lightness of the milk-white ink on semi-clear plastic con-
veys the fleeting nature of existence and the symbolism of loss - that life disappears
as easily as it is created.
Outcome
Everyone Ever in the World won an award in the 2010 International Science and
Engineering Visualization Challenge, won a premier award from the International So-
ciety of Typographic Designers, and was published in the prestigious journal
Science
.
Crnokrak printed a special edition of the poster to commemorate winning the award.
The entire poster is laser-engraved and laser-cut in heavy cotton paper. Laser engrav-
ing produces a distinctive burn pattern with subtle smoke-like wisps that are particu-
larly pronounced on white paper. The designer chose this process as it perfectly con-
veys the notion of loss, destruction and death. The graphic simplicity of the poster
imparts a sombre and respectful tone to such a weighty subject matter.
