Contemporary Print Design: Scale, Color, and Composition

A course by Anna Glover , Designer

Designer. London, United Kingdom.
Joined February 2021

Create striking prints that tell stories using gouache techniques and enhance your artwork digitally in Photoshop

100% positive reviews (201)
3,914 students
Audio: English
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Create striking prints that tell stories using gouache techniques and enhance your artwork digitally in Photoshop

Textiles and surface design give you the opportunity to challenge yourself both creatively and technically. Anna Glover runs a design studio in London that specializes in textile wall coverings for clients around the world. She has won numerous awards and created a global collaboration with H&M.

In this course, Anna teaches you to build a visual story by combining painted imagery with digital design tools. Balance scale, color, and composition to create printable designs for three products; a gift card, a silk scarf, and a wallpaper panel. Are you ready to paint, edit, and print your way to design success?.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 29 downloads

Materials
3 minutes, 59 seconds
Introduction to Gouache
6 minutes, 54 seconds
Creating a Design Concept Board
7 minutes, 12 seconds
Sketching Motifs
10 minutes, 36 seconds
Painting Motifs with Gouache 1
9 minutes, 10 seconds
Painting Motifs with Gouache 2
12 minutes, 57 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (201)
  • 3,914 students
  • 17 lessons (1h 54m)
  • 29 additional resources (14 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create three designs ready to be printed as a gift card, silk scarf, and wallpaper panel.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for creatives interested in turning their ideas into unique printed products.

Requirements and materials

Previous experience with Photoshop is recommended.

You will need sketching materials, gouache paints, paintbrushes, a computer or tablet with Photoshop installed, and access to a scanner.


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201 Reviews
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Anna Glover

A course by Anna Glover

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Anna Glover is a designer and the founder of her own award-winning design studio, which specializes in luxury wall coverings and surface designs. After graduating from university, she began working in a design studio where she saw a gap in the luxury interiors market, which inspired her to start her own business in 2015.

Since then, Anna has developed a unique collection of products for clients all over the world from her studio in London. She’s received various awards, including a British Elle Decoration Award, and House Beautiful Editor’s Award. She also launched a global collaboration with H&M in 2018.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Materials, Techniques, and Concept

    • Materials
    • Introduction to Gouache
    • Creating a Design Concept Board
    • Sketching Motifs
  • U3

    Painting, Scanning, and Botanical Compositions

    • Painting Motifs with Gouache 1
    • Painting Motifs with Gouache 2
    • Scanning Artworks and Photomerge Tool
    • Removing the Background in Photoshop
    • Creating Botanical Compositions
  • U4

    Designing Products in Photoshop

    • Designing Your Gift Card
    • Designing Your Silk Scarf
    • Designing Your Wallpaper Panel
  • U5

    Printing Products and Materials

    • Preparing Your Files to Print
    • Custom Printing, Sustainability, and Materials
    • Working with Brands
  • FP

    Final project

    • Contemporary Print Design: Scale, Color, and Composition

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Contemporary Print Design: Scale, Color, and Composition. Illustration, and Fashion course by Anna Glover

Contemporary Print Design: Scale, Color, and Composition

A course by Anna Glover
Designer. London, United Kingdom.
Joined February 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (201)
  • 3,914 students