Creation of an Illustrated Personal Identity
A course by Alejandro Giraldo , Illustrator
Design a universe that represents you and apply it to different objects
Throughout history we have seen great artists who developed a highly recognized personal identity, such as the alter egos of artists like Marcel Duchamp and David Bowie, and urban artists like Banksy and Invader; all of them developed a unique visual world that speaks for itself. Alejandro Giraldo is an illustrator who has worked for major brands and advertising agencies. His passion for the sea led him to create the clothing brand Velmost, where he reflects part of his identity and personality.
In this course, learn to develop an illustrated personal identity and get to know yourself by identifying your inspirations and influences to find an alter ego that represents you and create a universe around it, embodying it in a pack of graphic pieces such as t-shirts, stickers, and plates.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (150)
- 3,407 students
- 14 lessons (1h 56m)
- 19 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an illustrated personal identity that will materialize in a t-shirt design, stickers, badges, and wheatpasting.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for designers, illustrators, and people who are interested in creating an illustrated personal identity.
Requirements and materials
You need basic knowledge of graphic design, illustration, and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Regarding the materials, you need a computer with the abovementioned programs. A graphic tablet is also recommended.
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Alejandro Giraldo
A course by Alejandro Giraldo
Alejandro Giraldo has been a freelance illustrator for 7 years in Medellín (Colombia). He works for different brands and advertising agencies around the world, such as LOWE, DDB, LOLA Madrid, Psyop, Polynoid, Woodblock, Pull and Bear, Lefties, and Step Art. In his spare time, he works on personal illustration projects and on his Velmost brand of t-shirts, which are inspired by the sea.
Content
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U1
Presentation
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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
Personal exploration
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What is a personal identity?
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Personal references and moodboard creation
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Giving identity to our character
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U3
The alter ego
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Sketching the character and his universe
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Scanning and plotting in Photoshop
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Color choice (letters)
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Textures
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Pattern creation in Illustrator
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U4
Applications (Personal Identity Kit)
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T-shirts, donut and tag
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Complementary elements
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On the street!
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FP
Final project
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Creation of an Illustrated Personal Identity
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me encanto!
El curso es muy bueno y cumple con lo que promete. Las lecciones son muy amenas y tienen buenos tips que puede que no todos conozcan de los programas.
O Curso é bom e objetivo. Não era exatamente o que eu estava procurando, mas foi útil. O artista é simpático e me deu bons insights. Já a legenda em português está cheia de erros bobos, que aos poucos vão incomodando.
très bon cours
Excelente curso! me ayudo a aclarar muchas dudas sobre identidad personal y a mejorar mi proceso creativo.