Illustration and Visual Narrative - Final Compilation & Reflection

23/9/2024 - 6/1/2024 (Week 1 - Week 14)

Chang Wing / 0367807 

Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelors of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University

Final Compilation & Reflection

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Instructions
2. Final Compilation

3. Reflection

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INSTRUCTIONS

Task 1: Vormator Challenge

Task 2: Decisive Moment 

Task 3: Illustrated Typography Poster

Task 4: Webcomic

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FINAL COMPILATION

Task 1: Vormator Challenge (Week 1 - Week 5)

Final Character Silhouette

Figure 1.1 Final Character Silhouette (07/10/2024)

Final Colored Character

Figure 1.2 Colored and shaded character (10/10/2024)

Click Vormator Challenge to see the process.

Task 2: Decisive Moment (Week 5 - Week 7)

Final Character + Background

Figure 1.3 Final Composition (01/11/24)

Final Pokemon Card

Figure 1.4 Final Pokemon Card (01/11/24)

Concept Board

Figure 1.5 Concept Board (PDF) (01/11/24)

Click Decisive Moment to see the process.

Task 3: Illustrated Typography Poster (Week 8 - Week 14)

Final Poster Design

Figure 1.6 Final Poster Design (27/11/24)

Final Poster Design (Resubmission)

Figure 1.7 Final Poster Design (Resubmission) (10/01/25)

Concept Board

Figure 1.8 Concept Board (PDF) (27/11/24)

Click Illustrated Typography Poster to see the process.

Task 4: Webcomic (Week 8 - Week 14)

Final Animated Cover and Comic

Figure 1,9 Final Cover Design (PNG) (06/01/25)

Figure 1.10 Final Comic (PNG) (06/01/25)

Figure 1.11 Final Animated Cover and Comic (GIF) (06/01/25)

Concept Board

Figure 1.12 Mood Board (PDF) (06/01/25)

Click Webcomic to see the process.

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REFLECTION

Throughout this module, I’ve gotten a lot more comfortable with Adobe Illustrator, both my technical skills and confidence in using the software has improved. Exploring its tools has been a creative and hands-on experience that pushed me to try new things. Beyond that, I’ve delved into the fundamentals of character design, like how different shapes can express different personalities. By reading Framed Ink by Marcos Mateu-Mestre, I explored how lighting can completely change the emotional tone of a scene and add more depth to the narrative. I’ve also learned about expressive typography and comic transition techniques, which will definitely be useful for future projects.

Bringing all these skills together, I feel like I’m starting to develop my own style. Being special is crucial for every designer especially when AI comes into the play, able to create something others can't not only set me apart in a competitive field but also builds my creative identity and value. I hope to design impactful work that is unlike anything that has existed before, a new style, something that resonates with people on a deeper level.