Creating a colorful and conceptual illustrative poster design
The Summarize
A course by Dan Stiles , Designer and illustrator
About the video: The Summarize
Overview
“You'll see how to take all of your preparation work during this lesson and finally make some concepts. ”
In this video lesson Dan Stiles addresses the topic: The Summarize, 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 our last lesson, we turned our list into symbols. In this lesson, we're going to take our symbols and summarize them into concepts. It's important to still be working on paper at this point. Don't jump over to the computer just yet, because you want to be able to work kind of fast and dirty, just like we did when we were drawing our little sketches. You're going to want to start assembling these symbols into concepts, but they don't really have to quite make sense yet. Just start looking for connections. For instance, we could see a connection between, let's say, this microphone that we ...”
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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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