Masthead Design – Contemporary or Retro?

For one of my last classes in school, I decided to combine my knowledge of Event Design with my new-found passion for Web Development. I will hold off revealing the inner workings of this new site, but just can’t resist sharing the masthead for this latest project.

Science of Events Masthead

 

This trend of creating a contemporary design with a retro twist is so intriguing. Or is it a retro design with a contemporary twist?