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I'm pretty sure that bloggers are the perfect mix between exhibitionist and voyeur. As much as I love sharing, I also immensely enjoy having a glimpse into other peoples minds, lives, inspirations, etc. It's just fascinating to me.
So it's no surprise that I would love this site: Method & Craft
About Method & Craft:
We like to think of Method and Craft as the DVD extras of design: the stories behind the work, who made it, how they did it, and the techniques people have developed throughout their professional career. We all use the same tools, but we use them differently. We strive to educate you on more efficient, creative, and engaging ways to create your design. This site will not only be valuable to creative veterans, but also educational to those new to the design field. It's like looking over the shoulder of your favorite designer.If you are looking for inspiration or are curious about other designer's processes, you should definitely check out the site. Love love love it!
-c.
Good find.
ReplyDeleteI've just read the 'Old is the New New' article and the guy is refreshingly honest about his process.
I think you have to reach a certain level of confidence in your work to then open up and admit that elements of it were perhaps created through the time-honoured design method of 'throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks'.
Finally, having just started on Illustrator myself, anyone who can explain how to use it in plain english (i.e. not Adobe-speak) deserves a medal.
Thanks Rob! I agree, I think there also has to be a level of confidence in your work to be able to open up and share techniques and how you create your signature style!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed that article as well. One thing that you'll learn as you get more familiar with Illustrator is that there are a million ways to do one thing! Which can be a blessing and a curse!
I love seeing other people's processes and their reasoning on why they did it this way as opposed to that way.
-c.