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    Lesson 2
    UI and Data Design for Film

    2. Mind Mapping

    • instructor

    - Ash Thorp

    • apprentice

    - Maciej Kuciara

    • apprentice
    • learn squared

    - Stylow .

    Using references is sometimes a trickier process than it may seem. In this lesson, Ash will show when and where to pull references from, and how to best use them in your work with "mind mapping" techniques. From there, we will explore the daunting world of fonts, how to organize them, and why we choose them.

    Homework

    Assignment

    1. Collect 5 - 10 usable references and select the top 3 "muse" images

    2. Find 3 - 4 fonts which fit the visual theme of your design

    3. Experiment with Font Explorer (or alternative font organizer)

    Student Gallery

    week 2 content from delivery 1 for the UI course, great experience of compositing usable and muse artwork and learnt alot about fonts .

    THANKYOU LEARNSQUARED,

    My main influences are microscopic imagery that deals with both organic and manufactured materials.

    Homework for section 02.

    Learn Squared was and is one of the best learning experiences I've taken.

    - David Tilton

    For the typeface, i chose the main typeface with a possible replacement next to it. Futura was chosen because it is a good geometric typeface both widely known and use while a replacement could be gill sans a humanist contrast. Next is Neue Haas Grotesk which is "blockier" than Helvetica an all round solid sans serif while it's replacement could be univer which is great compositionally. Lastly is the "Sci-fi" font. Eurostile was visually and compositionally sound while i thought sprinkling some microgramma extended could be a nice mix. Generally the most common weight would be bold but it may vary.

    The references i mainly picked for the layered, structured and detailed while the muse images is what would inspire the final design hopefully.

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    Lessons in this Course

    Software Used: 
    Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Cinema 4D Studio R16
    Optional Software: 
    Font Explorer, Mind Node, InDesign, Bridge 2015

    1. Dissecting the Creative Brief

    (52 min)

    Starting with a client's creative brief, Ash will demonstrate his design habits from square one. We will practice pulling ideas from the mind and implementing them into artwork. Ash will document the journey from a small thumbnail sketch all the way to a complex final piece.

    2. Mind Mapping

    (36 min)

    Using references is sometimes a trickier process than it may seem. In this lesson, Ash will show when and where to pull references from, and how to best use them in your work with "mind mapping" techniques. From there, we will explore the daunting world of fonts, how to organize them, and why we choose them.

    3. Organizing Your Assets

    (1 hr, 14 min)

    Here is where we will begin turning our sketches into digital imagery. Ash will show you how to set up grids and layout guides in a file of design assets to keep your work organized. We will then take our thumbnails from Lesson 1 and learn to interpret them as rough digital concepts.

     

    4. Building the Asset Army

    (2 hrs, 51 min)

    Here’s where things start to get intense! Ash will introduce you to his Cinema 4D workflow and demonstrate how he generates large amounts of detailed content. Learn how Ash sets up his Photoshop documents and integrates assets into the beginning stages of the "Golden Frame."

     

    5. The Golden Frame

    (1 hr, 23 min)
    Setting a benchmark for the visual theme of your project is a vital step of the process. Here, Ash will create the "Golden Frame," to which all the following frames will work toward. Learn what aspects to focus on, how to manage your time, and knowing when to move on to the next part of the design.

     

    6. Bringing it All Together

    (2 hrs, 20 min)

    Give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far. Now it's time to reflect on your work, as Ash shows you how to make the finishing touches. You'll learn to evaluate a design from a bird's eye view, and make detailed final adjustments.

     

    7. Practice Makes Perfect

    (1 hr, 59 min)

    Working well with other artists can sometimes be a joy, and other times a nightmare. Ash prefers the former, so he'll walk you through his steps for making sure that happens. Learn how a basic delivery pipeline works, and how to share files with as little headache as possible.

     

    8. Professional Presentations

    (1 hr, 15 min)
    You're almost there! In this final lesson, Ash will show you how to present your work in a professional manner. Learn to sell your design concepts with clarity and ease with a competent website and portfolio. Explore the best ways to get the most bang for your buck and land a job or attract new clients.

     

    Martin Müller Learn Squared

    Hi Ash,
    you mentioned that you will post some suggestions for font books
    Did i miss this?

    Sean Murphy Basic

    figured it out.