Exploring Isometric Worlds
Isometric Illustration & Motion Graphics
About My Creation
For this project, I developed the new skill of isometric illustration and through a series of mini designs including vectors and motion graphics, I have explored different avenues of creating isometric worlds.
The Process
Learning How To Create Isometric Illustrations
I first discovered this illustrative style through a linked in learning tutorial and learnt how to create these designs from this. There is a rather specific formula for creating isometric illustrations, allowing the placement of each object anywhere on the page to be in the correct perspective.
Primary Worlds
Inspired by the illustrations of Kevin Lucbert I created these primary worlds, a basis for what I would go on to create. I wanted to first test the waters of what was possible with these perspective shapes, making strange rooms with simple objects.
Tea Time
I began to play with gradients to make circular shapes and extended my exploration of what could be put in perspective, here including typography and shadows. I then went on to create a short isometric animation
Home Of Cards
Inspired by the many objects and patterns around my home, I wanted to explore isometric illustration from a maximalist perspective to create a capsule of what makes my home, home.
As there are many patterns, I used a minimal colour palette and large illustrations however, I wanted to keep the maximalist, wonderland-esq vision.
A Journey To The City That Never Sleeps
I wanted to explore a night based illustration, looking at the use of darker colours and interesting gradients. I was also inspired by tarot cards to explore a new style and composition.
Storyboarding Animations
I wanted to continue my exploration of animating these illustrations, to bring them to life and develop my ability to storytell.
I envisioned a trilogy of short animations of a small flower character, learning to bloom.
The Making Of
I learnt a few new techniques on Adobe After Effects to help me with creating these animations.
The Outcomes
The final outcome features my short animation trilogy, about a flower as a metaphor for getting out of your own comfort zone, exploring new paths and keeping your mind open to possibilities.