Creating a colorful and conceptual illustrative poster design
The Final Design 3
A course by Dan Stiles , Designer and illustrator
About the video: The Final Design 3
Overview
“Let's focus on the type; it is time to apply style and craft. You'll learn how to keep the same type style in the poster. ”
In this video lesson Dan Stiles addresses the topic: The Final Design 3, 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
“This is the typeface we've been using. It's just a placeholder like I said, and what I'm trying to do is keep kind of an interlock style, because this is the actual Outside Lands logo. And they have quite wisely used an interlock because there would be a lot of dead space between the L and the A because of the negative space inside an L. Same thing underneath the T. There's a lot of negative space that they've just slid the letters in there and it makes it nice and compact and also just more interesting than a standard typeface. Initially I wanted a retro sci-fi futuristic typeface and this...”
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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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