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Create a fur texture from one hair

Create A Fur Texture With A Single Hair

August 5, 2021 Deconstruction, Design, Illustration

With Adobe Illustrator, it’s possible to create a fur texture by drawing a single hair. This is a demo of the tools and techniques I used to design a cartoon character, based on my mischievous cat.

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Great design is a convergence of strong visuals and a compelling message.

Design at the Intersection

August 5, 2020 Design, Editorial

Design is more than graphic content. It is the interplay of images and words, or the convergence of a message’s contents with its method of delivery.

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Pied Piper's logo shows Silicon Valley's story arc

Silicon Valley: Pied Piper’s Logo Is A Story Arc

October 27, 2019 Design, Editorial

A good logo identifies a business. A great logo tells you their story. As a series, Silicon Valley is a wicked satire of tech culture. As a story, the fictional company Pied Piper’s trajectory informs their brand.

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Jony Ive leaves Apple. Here are some of his best product designs.

Jony Ive And Apple’s “Beatles Era”

July 10, 2019 Design, Editorial

Chief Design Officer, Jony Ive, leaves Apple after nearly three decades with the company. I review his tenure after Steve Jobs’ return in the late-90’s, as well as five of his greatest production designs.

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How to turn photos into a comic strip, featuring Ron Swanson

Photoshop Like An Action Hero! Here’s How To Turn Photos Into A Comic Strip

April 18, 2019 Deconstruction, Design, Photoshop

A step-by-step deconstruction of techniques used to turn photographic images into a comic strip, using only filters and adjustment layers. This emulates an ink on gouache illustration style on newsprint.

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