I'm a Freelance Graphic Designer, I live in the UK and I love to make all things look good!
My favourite and most used software is Adobe Illustrator CC. I'm fun, and make learning the program easy and entertaining.
I am excited to share my latest lesson on Curious, T-Shirt Design Research Process!
Whether you’re designing T-Shirts or magazine layout, research is an important part of the process. Learn how to research quickly using social media!
Let me know what you think of the lesson. And remember, I'm here if you have any questions!
Thanks, Will Paterson
Learn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
Learn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
If you're new to using Illustrator, this lesson will help you out by showing you how to start your first Document - and sharing some tips and tricks.
If you're new to using Illustrator, this lesson will help you out by showing you how to start your first Document - and sharing some tips and tricks.
Learn to use Art Boards in Adobe Illustrator and work on many designs in a single document! Art Boards increase your efficiency and help with collaboration.
Learn to use Art Boards in Adobe Illustrator and work on many designs in a single document! Art Boards increase your efficiency and help with collaboration.
Learn how to make shapes in Adobe Illustrator - and how to make them bigger or smaller whilst keep the same angles (this is called a transformation).
Learn how to make shapes in Adobe Illustrator - and how to make them bigger or smaller whilst keep the same angles (this is called a transformation).
Make text literally ooze with coolness! Graphic designer WIlliam Paterson shows you how to implement a dripping text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
Make text literally ooze with coolness! Graphic designer WIlliam Paterson shows you how to implement a dripping text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
Sure, you can create 3D text with some work in Photoshop, but the newest Photoshop CS6 Extended has a 3D text capability that’s incredibly easy to use.
Sure, you can create 3D text with some work in Photoshop, but the newest Photoshop CS6 Extended has a 3D text capability that’s incredibly easy to use.
Learn how to create a custom logo, either for yourself or for a client! Graphic designer Will Patterson explains the logo design and research process.
Learn how to create a custom logo, either for yourself or for a client! Graphic designer Will Patterson explains the logo design and research process.
After receiving an assignment and developing a mood board, the next step is to conceptualize a logo. Learn about this early stage of the logo design process.
After receiving an assignment and developing a mood board, the next step is to conceptualize a logo. Learn about this early stage of the logo design process.
Learn how to draft a logo in order to further develop a design concept. Learn how to draft designs accurately in pencil, then get tips for inking drafts.
Learn how to draft a logo in order to further develop a design concept. Learn how to draft designs accurately in pencil, then get tips for inking drafts.
After drafting a logo concept on paper, the next step is to import logo drafts into Illustrator. Get valuable tips on scanning and uploading logo drafts.
After drafting a logo concept on paper, the next step is to import logo drafts into Illustrator. Get valuable tips on scanning and uploading logo drafts.
After drafting a logo concept on paper, the next step is to replicate the design on squared paper for maximum precision. Get tips for penciling and inking!
After drafting a logo concept on paper, the next step is to replicate the design on squared paper for maximum precision. Get tips for penciling and inking!
What's a day in the life of a graphic designer like? Learn the traits of a successful designer, including how to add lifelong learning to your list of goals.
What's a day in the life of a graphic designer like? Learn the traits of a successful designer, including how to add lifelong learning to your list of goals.
Considering a career in graphic design? This lesson breaks down salary averages and helps you decide whether or not the field is right for you.
Considering a career in graphic design? This lesson breaks down salary averages and helps you decide whether or not the field is right for you.
Punk rock crafters: grab some jeans, duct tape, and a stapler (we don’t need no stinkin’ needle and thread) and make a handy-dandy DIY denim pocket in minutes.
Punk rock crafters: grab some jeans, duct tape, and a stapler (we don’t need no stinkin’ needle and thread) and make a handy-dandy DIY denim pocket in minutes.
Keep developing your jQuery skills in this lesson! Learn to make your website change real-time with javascript "events", such as clicking, typing or dragging.
Keep developing your jQuery skills in this lesson! Learn to make your website change real-time with javascript "events", such as clicking, typing or dragging.
Want to put together an effective, engaging lesson in one shot? Let us give you a few tips for outlining, writing, and shooting a masterpiece.
Want to put together an effective, engaging lesson in one shot? Let us give you a few tips for outlining, writing, and shooting a masterpiece.
If you’ve learned how to create paths in Adobe Illustrator, this lesson will teach you how to refine and edit those drawings into smooth and simple vectors.
If you’ve learned how to create paths in Adobe Illustrator, this lesson will teach you how to refine and edit those drawings into smooth and simple vectors.
You've created your Curious video lesson, now it's time to share it with the world! Learn how to use the Curious LessonBuilder to push your lesson live.
You've created your Curious video lesson, now it's time to share it with the world! Learn how to use the Curious LessonBuilder to push your lesson live.
If you’d love to have your own lessons on Curious.com but are intimidated by shooting the film and recording the audio, this lesson has tricks and tips for you!
If you’d love to have your own lessons on Curious.com but are intimidated by shooting the film and recording the audio, this lesson has tricks and tips for you!
DSLR stands for “digital single lens reflex,” but DSLR cameras are much more than just an acronym. Explore the benefits and features of DSLRs in this tutorial.
DSLR stands for “digital single lens reflex,” but DSLR cameras are much more than just an acronym. Explore the benefits and features of DSLRs in this tutorial.