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LinkedIn Learning

Creating Illustrative Design

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn the full process of illustrative design, from preparation to finalizing.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • The process of creating illustrative designs
  • What is illustrative design?
1. Creative Preparation
  • Define the theme and subject matter
  • Define a style
  • Gather reference material
2. Drawing Designs
  • Deductive drawing
  • Thumbnail drawing
  • Rough drawing process
  • Refined drawing
3. Build and Color Vector Art
  • Free-form building
  • Shape building
  • Subtle rounding and art direction
  • Drawing shading and detail
  • Coloring with tonal families
4. Finalizing Designs
  • Paring type with design
  • Simplifying design to one color
  • Presenting designs to clients
  • Additional examples of illustrative design
Conclusion
  • Goodbye

Taught by

Von Glitschka

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