3/2012-5/2012
in-between points of view: Master Thesis Book, Graduate Thesis II.
"As a designer I am committed to creating graphic narratives that encourage readers to adopt shifting perspectives within a single subject or theme. My visual language is defined by respect for the original record; the so-called authentic source. My process begins with researching primary source materials (archives, collections, databases) and then critically examining these sources, always considering "the story" from multiple perspectives. Suspicious of ideological manipulation, I believe it is important to articulate contrasting points-of-view within the same story in order to expose the multi-faceted nature of every story, rather than foreground one position. My body of work is not restricted to any specific media but considers the advantages and limits of every media, choosing those which communicate the best. My approach is based on a belief that, in designing only as much as is needed and by highlighting contrasting points-of-view, I create space for readers to comprehend and interpret
on their own."
# 200 pages, 8x10 in, different formats, softcover, perfect bind

4/2012
Subtitles Study 1, Book: Graduate Thesis II.
I never paid attention to formal language of subtitles.
Type is set in the most default setting. It´s a kind of
black square in typography. By cropping only to part
with subtitles I want the reader to pay more attention
to formal qualities of subtitles.
# 164 pages, letter format, perfect bind
11-2011/4-2012
The Atlas of Google Street View Dead Ends, Book: Graduate Thesis I.
The Atlas of Dead Ends is a collection of fifty photographs taken through Google Street View application from the United States of America. These photographs are always from places where Google Street View car stopped to shoot for more images. These virtual dead ends are usually just in the middle of the road. They have no geographic value or history. It is a story about limits. These places are witnessing the digital expansion. One day they will disappear. This book is a documentation of this is never-ending evolution.
# 130 pages, 8x11 in, spiral binding, 2 postcards attached
[http://g.co/maps/dnm9f]
1/2011-5/2012
Pomsta Font
Pomsta. Revenge. Vendetta. Die Rache. Vengeance.
Available upon request.
4/2012
SUPER SUPERFICIALITY
During the weekend workshop with Leonardo Sonnoli at RISD our task was to promote the thing we hate. In collaboration with Yejin Cho we wanted to promote the superficiality. As we both tended to be critical we had to find something positive about it. Even cliché has its own value. It saves time. Audience is familiar with this language and it helps them to recognize the original context. Based on the study of the most popular advertising words we created a simple online application that allows to combine these words. Verbs and adjectives are created from existing advertisement campaigns and also we added a layer of pictorial content by using stock imagery websites. For the best view resize your browser to 900x1280 px.
[http://milann.info/super-superficiality/]
10/2011
Damian Ortega at RISD Museum of Art
Damian Ortega’s installation in the space are deploying the principle
of fragmentation and spatial dispersion of forms. How would he
fragment letter forms? How would he allow viewers to experience this
process of deconstruction and perception? And how does it feel to
transfer three dimensional forms onto a flat surface? Even we’re looking
at the two dimensional poster, we can experience tension between the
three dimensional letterforms and the flatness of the canvas, between
colors, clarity and experiment, information and interpretation.
3/2012
Road Iceland Skull of Design
"I didn´t know you´re studying in Iceland! That´s great. Is your
school on the road?" As non-english native speakers we tend to
mishear and mispell english words and grammar. Unintentionally
we create new forms and meanings.
[http://www.risd.edu/]
3/2012
Quotes+Projects, Pamphlets: Graduate Thesis II
Collection of quotes and projects gathered and made during
an MFA programme at the Rhode Island School of Design.
# 2 booklets, 32 pages, staple binding
10/2011
building blocks: contemporary works from the collection at RISD Museum of Art: Poster, A2
5/2011
Missed Connections–Something has disappeared: Book, Graduate Studio II.
This project was originally inspired by photographs of abandoned places.
This places evoke abandoned stories. Similar abandoned stories appear every day in category "Missed connections". My intention was to create a chronologically ordered documentation that will show interaction with these people. These messages will never find the intended recipient and remain abandoned in the virtual space. Yet thanks to this virtual space they can be shared with others.
# 18,5 x 27 cm, 72 pages, french fold with die cutting
03-05/2011
Babel Font
Babel is intended for display purposes. Inspired by the polorhythms, syncopation and improvisation of jazz music, it consists of 1 regular and 2 alternate alphabets (along with numbers and symbols) for mixing and matching, allowing you to create spontaneous typographic forms. Originally developed for British jazz label "Babel Label". Available for $19.
[http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/milan-nedved/babel/]
12/2010
Chilean Miners Accident: Book, Graduate Studio I. From Database To Narrative
This book documents the entire story of trapped Chilean
miners using only the titles of the articles published by the
only one media source – Reuters – which provides news
reports from all around the world. Advisors Bethany Johns
and Nancy Skolos.
# 245 pages, 7.5x9 in, prong fastener
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Copiap%C3%B3_mining_accident]
11/2010
Stein, Gertrude. 1914. Tender Buttons: Video
Video visualization of Gertrude Stein’s writing. She emphasizes the sounds and rhythms rather than the sense of words. By departing from conventional meaning, grammar and syntax, she attempted to capture “moments of consciousness,” independent of time and memory.
Text used: "Go red go red, laugh white. Suppose a collapse in rubbed purr, in rubbed purr get. Little sales ladies little sales ladies little saddles of mutton. Little sales of leather and such beautiful beautiful, beautiful beautiful."

11/2010
El. Max. Dan.: Brochure
3 essays about Typography written by El Lissitzky, Max Bill and Dan Friedman.
3 voices. Triangle.
10/2010
Object Poster: Graduate Studio I.
"All the things we experience in life can be separeted into two realms,
the realm of the senses and the realm of the concept." – Scott McCloud

1-5/2010
Michal Kuzemenský architektura
This video shows experimental book format presenting the key projects and personality of a contemporary Czech architect Michal Kuzemenský. Every project is represented by different paper sizes/formats in various positions. Binding solution with cooperation and kind help of Jan Činčera.
— Bronze Award in category “Student Project” of the European Design Awards 2011.

[http://www.myarchitekti.cz/]
12/2008—4/2010
Website for Yvonne Christen Vagner
Yvonne Christen Vagner is a conceptual and multimedia artist currently living in Zurich, Switzerland.
[http://www.christenvagner.ch]
12/2009
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe: Chart Alphabet
Typeface as system experiment.
9-12/2009
AAAARG? FFFFOUND!
A self-initiated project – series of 10 magazines. Mixing my favourite text and image inspiration sources into a single pocket brochure.
1-3/2009
Managing The Design and The Production Process: Diary
Summary of work over 3 months when I worked on projects
for various studios and clients.
DITA PEPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Website for contemporary Czech photographer Dita Pepe. She uses self-portrait photography to explore ideas of how personal identity can seem to change dramatically in relationship to the other people in our lives, and the surrounding circumstances.
[http://www.ditapepe.cz]
Curriculum
* 1978, Prague, Czech Rep.

Milan has 10 years of digital experience. Since 2000 he has worked for various clients, studios and advertising agencies. He is currently pursuing an MFA in graphic design at the Rhode Island School of Design (USA).

http://www.linkedin.com/in/milannedved/