From the course: Insights on Illustrative Design
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On having a signature style
From the course: Insights on Illustrative Design
On having a signature style
I've worked on projects where I'm distinctly going for one style and then this project, I'm going for another style. But then somebody on the outside can look at both of them and they can still tell it's me. And so somehow within that context they're still. Able to the, they're still able to see my fingerprint somehow on stuff, even though I'm trying to execute it in distinctly different styles, and I, and I think that's natural. I don't think, see that as a problem, but I think it's good to have a, a signature style. You might be, that might be your your favorite, you know. A good example of that is Charles Anderson. He developed that whole aesthetic that has the, the, the kind of pop retro look, and, the, he uses a lot of imagery from the, the 50s ad cuts. And, and but he's using a modern aesthetic to kind of layout and design a motif. And it was really popular in the 90s not so much popular anymore, but it was distinctly his style. So, there's still people that'll replicate that…
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What drove Von to Design?2m 3s
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The importance of drawing2m 44s
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Making drawing a habit2m 4s
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Pushing creativity through drawing1m 44s
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On drawing and technology4m 13s
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The 21-day challenge2m 3s
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How design education has changed1m 50s
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On having a signature style2m 14s
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On pitching a client55s
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On choosing clients1m 36s
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Working for a large agency vs. a small firm3m 22s
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On collaboration58s
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On copyright infringement2m 5s
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On staying fresh2m
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Why Von started his own business1m 11s
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