Join Von Glitschka for an in-depth discussion in this video Solid creative foundation, part of Drawing Vector Graphics (2012).
When it comes to illustrative design drawing is the capstone in the arch of creativity.…The better you can work out your visual problem-solving in the drawing stage the…easier it will be to build it Vector form.…But I realize drawing can be an intimidating task for many who don't make it a habit.…So in this chapter we'll go over some practical aspects related to drawing…in context of design so you can continue to improve your approach with each…new project you work on.…
We'll cover topic such as Anyone can draw, Thumbnail sketching, Refining your…drawn ideas, and Thinking in shapes.…With these methods you'll be well prepared to design and fully develop …your ideas so grab a pencil and some paper and prepare to draw.…
Author
Von Glitschka
Updated
12/1/2015Released
12/21/2012- What is illustrative design?
- Establishing a creative brief
- Defining client expectations
- Exploring creative thinking exercises
- Art directing your drawing
- Selecting an appropriate style for each project
- Drawing and thumbnail sketching
- Discerning anchor point placement
- Building vector drawings with shapes
- Presenting your illustrations
Skill Level Intermediate
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Q: This course was updated on 12/01/2015. What changed?
A: We updated 17 movies to reflect changes to the vector drawing workflow in Illustrator CC 2015.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 20s
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Exercise files1m 18s
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1. The Process
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Exploring analog tools2m 39s
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Exploring digital tools21m 9s
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2. Creative Preparation
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Creative preparation1m 12s
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The creative brief2m 24s
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Word associations1m 55s
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Mind mapping1m 55s
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Before. During. After.1m 25s
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I think, therefore I design2m 45s
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Using reference material2m 51s
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3. Drawing Your Design
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Anyone can draw2m 16s
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Thumbnail sketching2m 33s
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4. Workflow Enhancements
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Using custom scripts8m 29s
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Using layers7m 32s
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5. Building Vector Shapes
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The clockwork method13m 4s
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Prime point placement5m 4s
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The point-by-point method7m 27s
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The shape-building method9m 13s
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Symmetry is your friend10m 11s
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Art directing yourself1m 25s
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6. Presenting Your Designs
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Presenting your designs1m 3s
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Presentation formats9m 19s
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Revealing your designs1m 34s
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Writing a design rationale1m 55s
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Renewable creative energy13m 20s
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Conclusion
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Next steps39s
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