05 Discussion

3 Comments

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   David Velasquez

   October 2, 2024 at 5:52 pm

   A. What is the value of saving the Letterpress Technique in your Graphic Symbols library?

   • The value of saving the Letterpress Technique in my Graphic Symbols Library is that the Letterpress Technique adds a sense of uniqueness that connects to value based on the process of it. For instance, let’s say you do the Letterpress Technique on illustrator or that is printed on paper. When you look at it, It gives a sense of feeling. Even depth that illustrates texture. It can also apply to other elements such as shapes and graphics. For example, I can use it for a logo or advertising or even typography. When I keep it in my library, it doesn’t go away. I can use the letterpress technique that I made for other design projects without losing it. The letterpress technique develops the relationship between the text that adds form and pressure on paper. It makes my designs add more quality and impression. Doing it on illustrator makes it new to people, while going back to history, before it was computers, designers handcraft it.

   B. How would you change the angle of the color in the gradient in the ribbons?

   • I would change the angle of the color in the gradient in the ribbon by clicking what I created on the illustrator artboard, then I use the mouse and go up where it says “Window” and scroll down where it says “Gradient”. Then I click that and it takes me to the Gradient Panel. Once I’m at the Gradient Panel, I need to find the angle field of the gradient, so that I can change the direction or adjust the slider. After I do that, it makes the ribbon pop out more when the colors blend.
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   TszYin Tung (Alice)

   September 28, 2024 at 5:15 pm

   1. Saving the Letterpress technique in my Graphic Symbols library is valuable because it preserves a traditional printing style that adds character and depth to my designs. Letterpress has a unique texture and vintage feel that digital tools can’t fully replicate. By keeping it in my library, I can easily apply this effect to various projects, especially when I want to give a handcrafted or retro look to my work. It also helps me maintain a connection with the history of graphic design while using modern software, blending the old with the new. This can make my designs stand out by adding an authentic, tactile quality that catches people’s attention.
   2. To change the angle of the color in the gradient in ribbons, I would open the Gradient tool in the design software, select the ribbon, and then adjust the angle slider or manually rotate the gradient direction. This changes how the colors blend across the ribbon to fit the design’s flow.
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   XavierV

   September 26, 2024 at 8:45 pm

   1. The value of saving the letterpress technique in the graphic symbols library allows you to quickly reuse and apply the styles they give you and the styles you make across various projects. This technique puts out the texture and depth of traditional letterpress printing, giving you unique looks for your designs. By storing it as a symbol, you can maintain consistency with projects, have a faster workflow, and experiment with variations of this design element without making it all over again.
   2. To change the angle of the color gradient in ribbons, select the object with the gradient. Then, open the Gradient panel, go to Window then Gradient. In this panel, you’ll find a “Gradient Angle” field. Adjust the angle by either typing a value or using the slider to change the direction of the gradient, allowing for more customized, visually appealing ribbon effects.