Create Your Own Vector Portrait Using Adobe Illustrator
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This is a video playlist of my lesson on ‘creating a vector portrait’ using Adobe Illustrator. During my Design 1 course, students use Illustrator to create a vector portrait of themselves while practicing Illustrator’s drawing tools, colouring options and effects to compose a multi-layered...
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Creating HTML5 Google Ads with Adobe Illustrator CC and Animate CC
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In this video tutorial playlist, I instruct my web design and prototyping class on how to create HTML5 Google Ads using Adobe Illustrator CC and Adobe Animate CC. These videos were meant to be used as a reference for my students. Duration: 34:28
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Adobe Illustrator Placeholder Text Script
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I’ve always wondered why Adobe Illustrator placeholder text never existed. In addition to InDesign, I work with type frequently in Illustrator and always wanted this option; as I found myself always having to have a text document open or webpage available when working with layouts...
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Personal YouTube Brand Intro Video
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This is a short brand intro video I created for my video content and design tutorials on YouTube and Vimeo. I used Adobe After Effects to create an anaglyph glitch effect on my logo so that it would appear to pop off the page...
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InDesign #101 – A Beginners Guide to Modular Grids
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Modular grids play a fundamental role in the foundation of graphic design and page layout. Whether you’re designing for print or web, using grids allow you to organize content, establish consistency and create hierarchy within your layout. Grid systems can seem daunting and complex but they’re...
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10 Web Design Tools To Explore in 2016.
In this article, I've listed 10 web design tools that I want to explore throughout the year. Every web designer has their go-to collection of apps and web design tools that form their ideal workflow.
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Free eBooks for Design Students
Following up with my recent Free Open Source Software recommendations, this article provides links to free eBooks for design students interested in graphic design and web design. These free eBooks are great for students who would like to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of layout, typography, web...
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Free Open Source Design Software
With my recent studies in learning and technology, I’ve been focussing my efforts on including free open source design software alternatives within my curriculum. For many students—especially in post secondary—they are unable to afford costly subscriptions and design software in order to complete their work outside of the classroom....
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CSS Responsive Ready Columns
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Using the CSS column-rule is a great way to create CSS responsive ready columns that allow you to transform your content into even columns without the need of media queries. If you’re designing with a fluid layout, your columns will actually respond automatically. However, using the column-count rule...
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