using adjustments to Transform hand made textures into Ps textures
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“Make Work Path From Selection” in Illustrator
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Using levels and other adjustments to smooth handmade elements
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Cleaning up a handlettered wordmark
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Other designers who inspire whitney
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Choosing fonts
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how many iterations of a design does Whitney usually send to a client
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Relying on existing fonts VS handlettering custom wordmarks
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Does Whitney read design books
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Does Whitney make moodboards
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what is included in a branding package
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Whitney’s favorite projects she has done
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Warping text with effects
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How did Whitney get into teaching
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Designing in CMYK vs RGB
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What should you put in your portfolio as a graduating design student
Description:
Explore the first part of a two-part video series featuring graphic designer Whitney Anderson as she conducts a brand refresh for Covet & Ginger, a Milwaukee-based ceramics company. Follow along as Whitney demonstrates her logo design process in Adobe Illustrator, creating new logo designs and developing a custom color palette. Learn techniques for transforming hand-made textures into digital assets, cleaning up hand-lettered wordmarks, and selecting appropriate fonts. Gain insights into Whitney's design workflow, including her approach to client iterations, moodboard creation, and portfolio development. Discover tips on warping text, designing in CMYK vs. RGB, and what to include in a branding package. This informative session also covers Whitney's favorite projects, sources of inspiration, and her journey into design teaching.
Brand Refresh in Illustrator: Logo Design and Color Palette - Part 1