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.

Matthew’s portfolio

Matthew’s Instagram

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

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