Vibrant Character Design with the Colors of Inclusivity
The Power of a Poster
A course by Aurélia Durand , Graphic Artist
About the video: The Power of a Poster
Overview
“Creating an illustrative poster is a way to communicate with people. It’s a powerful tool to get the attention of people. I create my poster as a way to catch the eye of my audience by using vivid colors and strong messages.”
In this video lesson Aurélia Durand addresses the topic: The Power of a Poster, which is part of the Domestika online course: Vibrant Character Design with the Colors of Inclusivity. Learn how to create fun and unique characters through digital illustration that celebrate diversity and transmit an impactful message to the world.
Partial transcription of the video
“The Power of a Poster In this lesson, I'll show you the power of the poster. I create posters to engage with people. I don't always find the right words, so I like to communicate with people through my posters. I draw characters and I make them look strong, and I try to convey a message through the posters. That's why I like to create posters, because it's a powerful tool to convey a message. I'm going to show you a couple of references of posters that are pertinent for this course. The first one is from Obey Giant, "Obama" Obey Giant created this illustration in 2008 during the campaign of...”
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Course summary for: Vibrant Character Design with the Colors of Inclusivity
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Category
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Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration, Vector Illustration
Aurélia Durand
A course by Aurélia Durand
Aurélia Durand is a French graphic artist, animator, and painter based in Paris. Growing up with a mother from the Ivory Coast and a father from France, she has dedicated her artwork to representing the colors of diversity and unity. Her passion for drawing started from an early age, and receiving a master’s in design and applied art, her career has led her to collaborate with some of the most renowned brands in the world.
Her client list includes Amazon, Apple, Adobe, Nike, Facebook, The New York Times, Adidas, Magnum, Sephora, The New Yorker, Tinder, Banksy, and more. In 2020, she illustrated the book This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work, alongside author Tiffany Jewell, which was a New York Times Bestseller and recommended by Oprah’s Book Club, Teen Vogue, Time, and more. Aurélia has been featured in publications for Design matters Dk, Adobe Max Conference, VICE UK, Pinterest, AFROPUNK, Elite Daily, and others.
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- Level: Beginner
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