Simple, Quick Retro Floral Coordinates - Adobe Illustrator

🎨 Course Title: Simple, Quick Retro Floral Coordinates - Adobe Illustrator

🖌️ Headline: Dive into the World of Efficient Design with Delores Orridge Naskren in "Simple, Quick Retro Floral Coordinates" Course! 🚀

Course Description:

Design isn't just about aesthetics; it's a language that shapes our environment. mastering the art of designing for surfaces is crucial for success in the design industry. Efficiency and the ability to produce designs quickly and prolifically are key skills every designer should possess. Moreover, understanding how to create beautiful colorways and coordinates that evoke nostalgia can set your designs apart.

In this course, Delores Orridge Naskren invites you to explore the vibrant and fun world of retro floral design using Adobe Illustrator. You'll learn to play with bold, unexpected color palettes infused with '60s and '70s nostalgia, creating unique and captivating designs. 🌻✨

What You'll Learn:

• Efficiency in Design: Discover shortcuts, hidden filters, and functions that will speed up your design process without sacrificing creativity or quality.
• Retro Floral Patterns: Create stunning retro floral coordinates that resonate with a vintage aesthetic.
• Pattern Creation Techniques: Utilize the Pattern Tool, Pucker and Bloat Filter, Twist Filter, Roughen Filter, Offset Path, Rotate Tool, Pathfinder for motif creation, Zig Zag Filter, Blending Tool, Scissor Tool, Anchor Point Tool, Illustrator Brushes, and much more.
• Design Challenges: Learn various approaches to overcoming design challenges with guidance from Delores, an instructor with decades of experience in graphic design and education.
• Educational Resources: Get a list of helpful online sites to expand your knowledge beyond this course.

Your Instructor:

Delores Orridge Naskren brings over 40 years of experience in the graphic design industry and education to the table. Her teachings are not just about following steps but understanding the concepts behind them, allowing you to approach each design challenge with multiple perspectives.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to Retro Floral Design:

   • Understanding the concept and appeal of retro floral patterns.

2. Lesson 1: Mastering Motifs with Pucker and Bloat Filters 🌼

   • Learn how to use these filters to create unique motifs.

3. Lesson 2: Pathfinder Tricks Unveiled ✂️

   • Discover the power of the Pathfinder Tool for creating alternative motifs and multiple patterns.

4. Lesson 3: Rotational Symmetry in Design 🔄

   • Explore the use of Illustrator's Rotation and Blending features to create geometric patterns.

5. Lesson 4: Geometric Patterns with a Twist 🔺

   • Create funky coordinates using Pathfinder and Zig Zag Filter techniques.

6. Lesson 5: The Art of Stripes with Roughen Filter 🎨

   • Experiment with the roughen filter to create jagged stripe patterns.

7. Lesson 6: Color Magic with Illustrator Brushes 🌈

   • Discover various applications of the Re-color Tool and see your designs come to life.

8. Lesson 7: Wrapping It Up with a Mockup 🎭

   • See a demonstration of incorporating your patterns into a mockup for real-world application.

Course Bonuses:

• Approximately one hour of live, hands-on direction from Delores Orridge Naskren.
• Handouts explaining key concepts for quick reference.
• A curated list of helpful online sites to further your design education.

Join us in this vibrant and efficient journey through the world of retro floral designs with Adobe Illustrator. Let's create, learn, and innovate together! 🌟