Creation of an Illustrated Personal Identity

A course by Alejandro Giraldo , Illustrator

Illustrator. Medellín, Colombia.
Joined May 2019

Design a universe that represents you and apply it to different objects

  • Spanish with subtitles in English
  • 100% positive reviews (145)
  • 2999 students

Design a universe that represents you and apply it to different objects

A course by Alejandro Giraldo

Throughout history we have seen great artists who developed a highly recognized personal identity, such as the alter egos of artists like Marcel Duchamp and David Bowie, and urban artists like Banksy and Invader; all of them developed a unique visual world that speaks for itself. Alejandro Giraldo is an illustrator who has worked for major brands and advertising agencies. His passion for the sea led him to create the clothing brand Velmost, where he reflects part of his identity and personality.

In this course, learn to develop an illustrated personal identity and get to know yourself by identifying your inspirations and influences to find an alter ego that represents you and create a universe around it, embodying it in a pack of graphic pieces such as t-shirts, stickers, and plates.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 19 downloads

Spanish with subtitles in English
  • 100% positive reviews (145)
  • 2999 students
  • 14 lessons (1h 56m)
  • 19 additional resources (8 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create an illustrated personal identity that will materialize in a t-shirt design, stickers, badges, and wheatpasting.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for designers, illustrators, and people who are interested in creating an illustrated personal identity.

Requirements and materials

You need basic knowledge of graphic design, illustration, and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Regarding the materials, you need a computer with the abovementioned programs. A graphic tablet is also recommended.


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Alejandro Giraldo

A course by Alejandro Giraldo

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Illustrator

Alejandro Giraldo has been a freelance illustrator for 7 years in Medellín (Colombia). He works for different brands and advertising agencies around the world, such as LOWE, DDB, LOLA Madrid, Psyop, Polynoid, Woodblock, Pull and Bear, Lefties, and Step Art. In his spare time, he works on personal illustration projects and on his Velmost brand of t-shirts, which are inspired by the sea.


Content

  • U1

    Presentation

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course
  • U2

    Personal exploration

    • What is a personal identity?
    • Personal references and moodboard creation
    • Giving identity to our character
  • U3

    The alter ego

    • Sketching the character and his universe
    • Scanning and plotting in Photoshop
    • Color choice (letters)
    • Textures
    • Pattern creation in Illustrator
  • U4

    Applications (Personal Identity Kit)

    • T-shirts, donut and tag
    • Complementary elements
    • On the street!
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creation of an Illustrated Personal Identity

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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

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The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Creation of an Illustrated Personal Identity. Illustration course by Alejandro Giraldo

Creation of an Illustrated Personal Identity

A course by Alejandro Giraldo
Illustrator. Medellín, Colombia.
Joined May 2019
  • 100% positive reviews (145)
  • 2999 students