Creating a colorful and conceptual illustrative poster design
Printing a Poster
A course by Dan Stiles , Designer and illustrator
About the video: Printing a Poster
Overview
“There are many ways to print a poster, but the rock poster is all about one in particular. ”
In this video lesson Dan Stiles addresses the topic: Printing a Poster, 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 executed our concept into a final poster. In this lesson, I'm going to show you how to take that art and print it. We live in a world of multimedia. Your poster may show up in all kinds of different places. It might show up on TV, it might be printed, it might show up on the web. This is one of the places where vector files come in really handy because you can rescale, reshape, take things apart, put them back together. It gives you a lot of versatility in what you want to do with your final art. But when most people think of a poster, they think of print. And there's...”
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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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