Drawing Vector Graphics

Drawing Vector Graphics

5h 34mIntermediate2019-06-27

Authors

Von Glitschka

Von Glitschka

Designer, Illustrator

Course details

Join designer and illustrator Von Glitschka as he deconstructs the creative process to teach you how to develop and create precise vector graphics. Von provides a systematic methodology to help you improve your research and ideation skills. He showcases how drawing (analog) improves digital creation by helping you establish a solid foundation to guide your vector building. Throughout the course, he shares simple build methods to improve your craftsmanship and demonstrates features that can help you work more efficiently, including how to create keyboard shortcuts and automate processes with custom scripts. To wrap up, he shows how to present your final designs to clients, tactfully address their feedback, and deliver final art.

Learning objectives
Research and design thinking
Defining client expectations with a creative brief
Drawing shapes before you build them
Building precisely using the clockwork method
Using symmetry to streamline your workflow
Art directing yourself
Presenting effectively using design rationales
Responding to client revisions
Archiving and reusing unused ideas

Skills covered

IllustrationIllustratorLimited SeriesAdobeAnimation and Illustration

Concepts

Introduction

  • Introduction to drawing vector graphics

The Process

  • What is illustrative design
  • Explore analog tools
  • Explore Illustrator tools

Creative Preparation

  • I think, therefore I design
  • The creative brief
  • Word associations
  • Mind mapping
  • Before, during, and after
  • Select an appropriate style
  • Using reference material

Drawing Your Design

  • Solid creative foundation
  • Anyone can draw
  • Thumbnail sketching
  • Refining your ideas

Workflow Enhancements

  • Creating keyboard shortcuts and actions
  • Using keyboard shortcuts and actions
  • Using custom scripts
  • Using Asset Export
  • Custom color swatches and graphic styles
  • Using Smart Guides
  • Organizing with layers
  • Helpful plugins for Adobe Illustrator

Building Vector Art

  • A roadmap for vector building
  • The clockwork method
  • The point-by-point method
  • Shape building method
  • Symmetry is your friend
  • Art directing yourself

Presenting Your Designs

  • Presentation formats
  • Develop a design rationale
  • Responding to client revisions
  • Renewable creative energy

Conclusion

  • Next steps
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