Vector Character Design With Geometric Shapes
Influences
A course by Loulou & Tummie , Loulou & Tummie Studio
About the video: Influences
Overview
“What inspires your work? We all have those artists or artworks that influence our work. Here, we'll show examples of who and what inspires us!”
In this video lesson Loulou & Tummie addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Vector Character Design With Geometric Shapes. Learn vector design and geometric shapes to create fun characters, master Adobe Illustrator, and use your designs to create products..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we are going to show you some artists... and some other things that inspired us in our career. The first inspiration is Naintje. She's a character better known as Miffy, internationally. In the Netherlands we grew up with Naintje. You see her everywhere in books, on bags, on television. So everyone knows her. She's created by Dick Bruna. We love the simplicity. We love the basic shapes and the use of primary colors. It's very recognizable. We love it because it's very stylized and cute. Dick Bruna was also a good graphic designer and known as a humble and kind man. So I will ...”
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Course summary for: Vector Character Design With Geometric Shapes
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Vector Illustration

Loulou & Tummie
A course by Loulou & Tummie
Meet Laurens and Chantal, the creative minds behind the vibrant world of Loulou & Tummie. These seasoned illustrators have been crafting colorful and joyful vector designs and characters since 2005. Their specialty lies in creating whimsical, geometrically-inspired worlds inhabited by charming characters.
With a client list that includes Google, Samsung, Netflix, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more, Laurens and Chantal have left their artistic mark on a global scale. What sets them apart is their ability to transform digital designs into tangible products like pins, stickers, posters, toys, and children's clothing. Their passion for turning the digital into the tangible has resulted in collaborations with brands like LeSportsac, where their unique designs adorn bags.
Inspiration is the heartbeat of their creative process. They find it in the art, illustration, and design of different eras, from vintage to contemporary. But it's not confined to the artistic world; inspiration can strike anywhere, from a forest stroll to spotting something unexpected on a street corner. Loulou and Tummie's love for collecting toys, watching cartoons, and reading comic books has also fueled their imaginative journey. They cherish the act of creation, whether it's bringing characters to life from their minds or crafting plushies and wooden toys. Their work, often described as the "Loulou & Tummie galaxy," radiates positivity, offering a vibrant escape from worldly concerns through its whimsical, colorful charm.
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