Explore the creation of generative poster designs inspired by John Maeda's work for Morisawa Inc. in this 34-minute tutorial. Dive into TouchDesigner techniques to blend art, design, and computer science, pushing the boundaries of graphic design through custom software code. Learn to set up projection modes, create textures with Text TOPs, generate instances using CHOPs, and manipulate data to achieve stylized compositions. Master the art of adjusting instance positions, applying colors, and fine-tuning texture filtering for sharp, visually striking results. Gain insights into translating Maeda's digital aesthetic into TouchDesigner, embracing the unique possibilities of computer-generated imagery in poster design.
John Maeda-Style Generative Poster Design in TouchDesigner
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Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction to Design and Generative Art
- Setting up the Projection Mode and Orthographic Width
- Creating Textures with Text Tops
- Generating Instances with CHOPs
- Using a Ramp Function for Generating Samples
- Adjusting Instance Position
- Applying Color and Assigning Color Values to Instances
- Adjusting Texture Filtering and Sharpness
- More TouchDesigner and Immersive Content
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