Discover the design capabilities of After Effects in this 1.5-hour tutorial led by professional motion and graphic designer Jess Riley. Learn to create and animate a retro poster design entirely within After Effects. Explore project setup, text layout design, gradient work, and advanced techniques like creating cylinder text effects. Follow along as the tutorial briefly shifts to Adobe Illustrator for additional design elements before returning to After Effects for final touches. Gain insights into why After Effects can be an excellent choice for design projects and enhance your motion design skills through practical application.