Design a Poster with Matthew Miller
Matthew Miller, the colorful, conscious social designer for ‘Future Earth’ shows us his process to create a poster in Photoshop.
Timestamps:
1:44 - Matthew's Instagram and Portfolio
3:25 - Matthew's background and journey into design
8:14 - Transition to Graphic Design during the pandemic
10:18 - First client experience with Future Earth
12:16 - Working with clients who share your values
20:11 - Starting the design process in Photoshop
21:13 - Using text for inspiration
26:13 - Adding and manipulating textures
30:29 - Using curves and adjustment layers
33:32 - Experimentation with blend modes
37:37 - Adding and adjusting text layers
41:01 - Using warp text and customizing Fonts
47:37 - Adding strokes and bevel effects
50:48 - Adjustments and final touches
54:01 - Final design review
58:24 - Q&A: Getting comfortable in photoshop
1:06:06 - Importance of consistency and practice
1:12:37 - Final thoughts and advice