Digital Illustration Applied to Products
A course by Guacala Studio , Graphic Designers and Illustrators
Combine characters, lettering, and illustrated elements to create unique compositions from beginning to end
Combine characters, lettering, and illustrated elements to create unique compositions from beginning to end
The key to making a character stand out from the rest is to give them a unique and memorable personality. The designers and illustrators at Guacala Studio have truly mastered this with their characters who are, in their words, a mix between the grotesque and the funny, transporting us straight to the '90s with their shapes and colors.
In this online course, Guacala Studio shows you the basic techniques to approach a digital illustration project involving lettering, main and secondary characters, and a background, which can be combined to make different compositions and applied in different formats. Go on a journey from the generation of ideas to the technical management of files for the production of cushions, stickers, posters, T-shirts, and more, taking a look at color management, lighting, shadows, contours, volumes, and visuals for the development of a range of effects.
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 15 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (309)
- 6,329 students
- 22 lessons (4h 17m)
- 15 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a composition combining illustration and lettering to apply to a range of items including stickers, posters, T-shirts, cushions, and even animated GIFs.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, designers, and anyone interested in developing illustrated pieces.
Requirements and materials
If you’re not a professional illustrator, don't worry. Your teacher provides you with all the methodology and tools to complete your project.
For materials, you need a computer installed with Adobe Photoshop as well as a basic working knowledge of the software. A graphics tablet would be a plus, but is not essential.
Reviews
A course by Guacala Studio
Sebastián Sanchez and Andrés Bolaños are graphic designers and the creators of Guacala Studio. They produce both analog and digital illustrations and work making murals, modifying objects, and promoting workshops of different artistic and creative disciplines for adults and children.
They have been in the profession for over a decade and have worked for brands such as Croop, Border Skateboards, Scummy Bears, Soho Colombia, and American Socks, among others. Their specialty is the creation of fun, nineties-style characters, focusing mainly on illustration for the development of youth products for different brands in Poland, Mexico, and USA. They have also had the opportunity to show their work in Ecuador and Venezuela and have taken part in exhibitions, collaborations, and editorial projects in other countries.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Guacala Studio presentation
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Our referents
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What are we going to work on?
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U2
Project planning and origin
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Theme and referents
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Sketching the composition. Part 1
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Sketching the composition. Part 2
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View add-ons Part 1
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View add-ons Part 2
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U3
Composition Definition
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Contours and shadows. Part 1
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Contours and shadows. Part 2
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Contours and shadows. Part 3
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Contours and shadows. Part 4
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Contours and shadows. Part 5
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Contours and shadows. Part 6
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Contours and shadows. Part 7
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Color and texture Part 1
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Color and texture Part 2
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Glitters and final details. Part 1
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Glitters and final details. Part 2
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U4
Formats
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Poster and t-shirt
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Sticker and cushion
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Animated gif
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FP
Final project
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Digital illustration applied to products
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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