Elements
Basic glossary
abstraction Pulling out specific differences to make one solution work for multiple problems. algorithm A list of steps to finish a task. A set of instructions that can be performed with or without a computer. For example, the collection of
Basic glossary
abstraction Pulling out specific differences to make one solution work for multiple problems. algorithm A list of steps to finish a task. A set of instructions that can be performed with or without a computer. For example, the collection of
The 8 head technique
When drawing the human body is hard to get the proportions right. However there is this simple technique that establishes that the length of a human body is 8 times the size of its head. When in a graphic it
The 8 head technique
When drawing the human body is hard to get the proportions right. However there is this simple technique that establishes that the length of a human body is 8 times the size of its head. When in a graphic it
Olympics Logos
On a Scale from 1-100, Milton Glaser Rates Every Single Olympic Logo Design in History On the AIGA magazine, here. There’s been much controversy recently around Olympic logo design, but let’s not forget the rich and varying narrative the Games’ graphic
Olympics Logos
On a Scale from 1-100, Milton Glaser Rates Every Single Olympic Logo Design in History On the AIGA magazine, here. There’s been much controversy recently around Olympic logo design, but let’s not forget the rich and varying narrative the Games’ graphic
The four areas
In order to make this huge world more approachable we are going to break it into 4 main areas of experimentation. 1. Character design You can read a brief introduction here. And see some examples here. 2. Motion graphics Learn
The four areas
In order to make this huge world more approachable we are going to break it into 4 main areas of experimentation. 1. Character design You can read a brief introduction here. And see some examples here. 2. Motion graphics Learn
Intro to Character Design
The Brief “Create multiple unique characters with a combative cartoon sci-fi bent.” I intentionally went about this without any preconceptions and instead let the process drive the initial ideas. Scribbles to Thumbnails This is a really fun part of the
Intro to Character Design
The Brief “Create multiple unique characters with a combative cartoon sci-fi bent.” I intentionally went about this without any preconceptions and instead let the process drive the initial ideas. Scribbles to Thumbnails This is a really fun part of the
Intro to Motion Graphics
Motion Graphics (Typography, Animated Logos) While still considered a form of animation, motion graphics is a rather different from the other types of animation. Mostly because unlike the other types on our list it is not character or story driven.
Intro to Motion Graphics
Motion Graphics (Typography, Animated Logos) While still considered a form of animation, motion graphics is a rather different from the other types of animation. Mostly because unlike the other types on our list it is not character or story driven.
Intro to 3D Animation
3D Animation (CGI, Computer Animation) 3D animation works in a completely different way than traditional animation. They both require an understanding of the same principles of movement and composition, but the technical skill set is very different for each task.
Intro to 3D Animation
3D Animation (CGI, Computer Animation) 3D animation works in a completely different way than traditional animation. They both require an understanding of the same principles of movement and composition, but the technical skill set is very different for each task.
The Grid
Whether you work in web or print, you need to understand grid theory – even if you eschew grids. Here’s what you need to know. (This is an adapted version of this article.) Grids are like the invisible glue that
The Grid
Whether you work in web or print, you need to understand grid theory – even if you eschew grids. Here’s what you need to know. (This is an adapted version of this article.) Grids are like the invisible glue that
Parts of a website
Web pages are like any other document and are made up of five essential parts: images, headlines, body content, navigation, and credits. Most Web pages contain at least three of these elements and many contain all five. Images Images are
Parts of a website
Web pages are like any other document and are made up of five essential parts: images, headlines, body content, navigation, and credits. Most Web pages contain at least three of these elements and many contain all five. Images Images are