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Creative Typography

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Lessons:15Length:2.2 hours
TypographyAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorGraphic Design
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5.4 Applying Colour

Now we have all the elements of the design created, it's time to add colour. In this lesson I'll be experimenting with my colour palette. I'll create multiple versions of the design with different colours to compare which is the strongest.

  • Source File: He Left v2.ai

1.Introduction
3 lessons, 06:36

Free Lesson
1.1
Introduction
00:56

Free Lesson
1.2
Thinking Creatively
02:50

1.3
Two Voices
02:50

2.The Concept Stage
2 lessons, 24:56

2.1
The Stories
14:17

2.2
Forming Ideas
10:39

3.Research
1 lesson, 14:05

3.1
Mood Boards
14:05

4.Refining Ideas
2 lessons, 15:28

4.1
Sketching
07:53

4.2
Perfecting the Final Sketch
07:35

5.Creating the Artwork
6 lessons, 1:08:49

5.1
The Basic Shapes
09:52

5.2
'She Swiped Right'
06:08

5.3
'He Left'
20:41

5.4
Applying Colour
11:31

5.5
Perfecting the Design
09:30

5.6
Grain Effect
11:07

6.Conclusion
1 lesson, 00:44

6.1
Conclusion
00:44

Matt Withers
Matt Withers
Matt Withers is a graphic designer, living and working in London. He currently works for The Economist magazine. Matt has been working in the design industry for over 10 years. His work has been profiled in magazines and featured exhibitions, as well as being recognised by industry awards such as Communication Arts and the Society of Illustrators. Matt’s clients include BBC Stories, Penguin Random House, Ed Sheeran, Monotype, Element Skateboards and Warner Music.