Packaging Design through analogue experimentation
Experimenting with Charcoal
A course by Pata Studio , Graphic design studio
About the video: Experimenting with Charcoal
Overview
“In this lesson, I will model how to experiment with charcoal. During this process, you will discover it's a pretty dense tool to use, giving a rich dark tone that's full of depth.”
In this video lesson Pata Studio addresses the topic: Experimenting with Charcoal, which is part of the Domestika online course: Packaging Design through analogue experimentation. Learn how to use analogue techniques to tell a story through your packaging designs..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'll be experimenting with charcoal and I'll use a sketchbook paper, which has a smoother texture comparing to the watercolor paper. And as a material, I'm going to use a tree trunk. These experiments I'm doing for the rich dark chocolate flavor. And you'll see the charcoal has a really dense tone. It has a dark tone and it gives the depth really good in a good way. And that's what we need to experiment actually with the tree trunk, because the texture of the tree trunk has also has depth. So what I'm going to do, first, I'm going to try with different thickness of the charc...”
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Course summary for: Packaging Design through analogue experimentation
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Category
Design -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Packaging

Pata Studio
A course by Pata Studio
Zeynep Başay is the co-founder of Pata, an award-winning design studio specializing in branding, packaging design, and illustration. With a passion for creating timeless designs, Zeynep brings her unique perspective and expertise to the world of packaging design. Her work has been recognized and featured in various publications and design blogs, showcasing her commitment to craftsmanship and eco-friendly practices.
As an experienced designer, Zeynep embraces the power of analogue tools and experiments to add a personal touch to her designs. Her love for nature and vintage styles shines through in her work, as she combines old-world charm with modern aesthetics. Through this course, Zeynep shares her creative process and insights, empowering students to create outstanding handcrafted packaging designs.
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