Re:Two Different Kinds of Illustration
by protoplant on Friday February 02, 2018 @03:24PM
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I do not think "they make your product look well thought out."
is why.
I think the need is to read a clean, clear symbol instantly. Apple, Golden Arch, Handicap-Sign. Because of this, a lot of design majors learn this branding style. Readability is super important in mono-culture, so is clean interface.
Furthermore, vectors are used due to their ability to scale to any-size, and the standard tool, Illustrator, just more naturally makes this look than say a St Gaudans Buffalo Nickel design.
It's a typical copycat style that happens in design and art.
Around 2005, I noticed flying bird silhouettes everywhere.
I think the need is to read a clean, clear symbol instantly. Apple, Golden Arch, Handicap-Sign. Because of this, a lot of design majors learn this branding style. Readability is super important in mono-culture, so is clean interface.
Furthermore, vectors are used due to their ability to scale to any-size, and the standard tool, Illustrator, just more naturally makes this look than say a St Gaudans Buffalo Nickel design.
It's a typical copycat style that happens in design and art. Around 2005, I noticed flying bird silhouettes everywhere.