Creating a colorful and conceptual illustrative poster design
Symbolizing
A course by Dan Stiles , Designer and illustrator
About the video: Symbolizing
Overview
“You'll learn to take what you've learned and translate it into the visual language of symbols. ”
In this video lesson Dan Stiles addresses the topic: Symbolizing , which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating a colorful and conceptual illustrative poster design. Start creating illustrative posters that are not just visually arresting, but also packed with meaning and impact..
Partial transcription of the video
“In the last lesson, we fed our heads and created a list. In this lesson, we're going to take that list and turn it into symbols. If you were a writer, you could take that list and start working it into a story right away. But since we're visual artists, we need one more step. What we're going to do is we're going to take that list and we're going to translate it into a visual language of symbols. What you want to do is you want to take the items on your list and you want to turn them into little thumbnail icons. And I can't stress this enough, these do not have to be good. As a matter of fa...”
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Course summary for: Creating a colorful and conceptual illustrative poster design
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Category
Design, Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Poster Design
Dan Stiles
A course by Dan Stiles
Dan Stiles is a highly accomplished designer and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. With a diverse portfolio that spans posters, packaging, editorial work, pattern design, and book covers, Dan's unique style and storytelling abilities have made him a sought-after artist in the industry.
Having honed his skills through his immersion in the world of punk and his self-taught journey into screen printing, Dan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his craft. His work for bands such as Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys, and Sonic Youth has garnered him recognition and established him as a prominent figure in the field.
With a focus on the importance of concepts and storytelling, Dan's approach to design emphasizes the power of translating ideas into impactful visuals. In this course, he shares his knowledge, techniques, and passion, empowering you to develop your creative skills and craft visually compelling posters.
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