Illustration for Patterns with Soul
A course by Catalina Estrada Uribe , Illustrator and Print Designer
Joined June 2014
Develop your own graphic language through patterns for meaningful projects
Joined June 2014
Her evocative prints, her fascination for nature with its organic forms, and her devotion to vibrant colors have led to the confirmation of illustrator and print designer Catalina Estrada as one of the great icons and references in the world of illustration. Her exquisite work has been the image of great brands such as Starbucks, Nike, Camper, and Coca-Cola, and organizations such as Amnesty International, UNICEF, and Arrels. In addition, her work is very present in the publishing world in publications and books such as those of Paulo Coelho.
In this course, Catalina shares with you how she gets involved in socially-focused projects to effectively transmit the beauty and optimism that these provide. She will show you how this kind of project can be a fundamental engine for the development and creation of your own graphic language and, even, a great opportunity to explore new languages that you can use to start illustrating prints with soul.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 25 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (885)
- 18,245 students
- 13 lessons (1h 42m)
- 25 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
Create two prints for a socially-focused project or a specific theme that stimulates your emotions. Then, apply them to two pieces: a handkerchief and its packaging (cardboard envelope).
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For anyone who wants to find, generate, enrich, or strengthen their own graphic language, whether they are creatives, illustrators, graphic designers, textile designers, and more. In general, anyone who wants to learn how to create prints in a very simple and practical way.
Requirements and materials
Basic Adobe Illustrator skills are recommended. Regarding materials, you will need a black pen or marker, a notebook, a computer with the software installed, a scanner, and a mobile phone with a camera. If you prefer, you can also use an iPad to draw.
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Catalina Estrada Uribe
A course by Catalina Estrada Uribe
Catalina Estrada is a renowned Colombian illustrator, based in Barcelona and specialized in pattern design. Her particular visual language of evocative patterns, inspired by nature with organic shapes and vivid colors, has led Catalina to make a niche for herself among the great icons and masters of illustration.
She has worked as an illustrator in advertising for major brands such as Camper, Nike, Font Vella, and Coca-Cola, among others, as well as for institutional campaigns, organizations such as UNICEF, Amnesty International, and Arrels, and other clients with a diverse range objectives.
Catalina also collaborates as a volunteer on social projects, doing her bit to improve the environment and people's lives. These projects allow her to blaze new graphic trails and expand her way of working.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course
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U2
We start to draw ...
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Looking for inspiration and finding keywords that represent emotions
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Create your image bank
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U3
Turn simple drawings into wonderful prints
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Transfer the illustrations from the iPad and the notebook to the computer and then start creating the brushes
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Creating color palettes and recoloring
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To create prints
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Color versions
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U4
We start designing
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Start Designing a Scarf
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Packaging design
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Stamping Mock-ups
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The importance of social projects
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FP
Final project
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Illustration for Patterns with Soul
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FAQs
You’ll learn to create vibrant patterns and nature-inspired illustrations, develop your own graphic style, vectorize sketches, and apply your designs to textiles and packaging. Plus, you’ll dive into licensing, budgeting, and building a professional portfolio.
Yes, this course is designed for those with basic design and illustration skills who want to deepen their knowledge of advanced pattern techniques, color, and professional applications.
You’ll need access to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Capture, an iPad or graphics tablet (optional), sketching materials for hand drawing, and a camera or smartphone to capture textures and visual inspiration.
Yes, the course teaches how to digitize sketches, vectorize them efficiently, and export to Adobe Illustrator to create print-ready or final product illustrations.
You’ll learn how to adapt and showcase your patterns on various products using mockups, and how to prepare files for textile printing and professional packaging.
Yes, the course includes modules on illustration licensing, image rights, budgeting, and negotiating contracts with clients and publishers.
You can work with both digital and traditional drawing; the course covers methods for both and how to integrate physical and digital sketches into a professional workflow.
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