Thumbnail Sketches

STEP 1 BEGIN IN CLASS

  • Write your concept out in the form a of a sentence in your sketchbook, to refer back to as you sketch.

REMEMBER:

  • Using a Ruler make 20 -25 boxes in your sketchbook approx 2″ on the longest side.
    • Always draw thumbnail boxes in proportion to your final art!
    • Be sure thumbnails don’t share edges. Leave a space between boxes.
  • Fill these boxes with 20 – 25 thumbnail sketches exploring your concepts.
  • Look at your inspiration board as you explore your concepts visually.

REMEMBER:

Concept Sketches

STEP 2

  • Decide on your top 2-3 thumbnail sketches.
    • Choose based on feedback you received from your Art Director (In this case ME.) and your peers, as well as your own passion and design sense.
  • Research additional reference images needed and add to your Pinterest board of inspiration for Assignment One. Collect any reference images needed to fully realize each design concept.
  • Create mock-ups using digital media to aide in rapid work.
  • Sketch 2-3 Concept Sketches.

EXAMPLES:

Compare in this examples the Approved Thumbnail sketch and the corresponding Concept Sketch. Consider where changes were made.

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DUE NEXT WEEK:

Post your

  • Post your Concept Sketches and Thumbnail Sketches carefully labeled, with name of client, a link to the article you chose, a link to you pinterest, and a description of concepts illustrated, along with any additional sketches you may have done.
  • Categorize your post Work in Progress.