We started looking at Physical design tools such as The Pencil , Pen , fax, collage and photocopiers create all these different layers and textures. Physical design tools offer greater flexibility and freedom for exploration. They allow for quick iterations, sketching, and brainstorming ideas without the constraints of digital interfaces. It's easier to experiment, make mistakes, and explore different concepts on paper before committing to a final design. Also Many designers find that working with physical tools stimulates creativity and imagination. The organic nature of hand-drawn designs can give a sense of uniqueness, allowing for more personal expression.
While digital design tools offer their own advantages, the use of physical tools can provide a refreshing alternative, promoting a more tactile, exploratory, and immersive design experience. Many designers employ a combination of physical and digital tools to leverage the unique strengths of each approach.
For example drawing tablets require just a tablet with unlimited paper and very little equipment needed where you can paint , draw , graffiti etc all on one surface.
Tools for digital design rather than physical can be things such as, drawing tablets , vectors , photoshop , illustrator , Figma , procreate.
Vectors - Rogie king
Photoshop - benny productions
UX/UI - Kyle tezak , slack
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peter strain , Atto partners , jordan henderson , paddy donnelly , jennifer davidson
Benny Productions is a youtuber who's content I've seen a lot of is an artist who creates digital art using only sketches sent in my followers with very little detail and composes detailed designs from lots of different aspects and layers and shows the power of digital design and photo manipulation.
He also highlights the big difference between physical and digital design , showing the power that digital can create in a matter of instant as well as the ability to be unlimited with creative choices.
Firewatch is a video game that came out in 2016 by Campo Santo. It is known for its very distinctive art style. The game's art director, 2D Models and lighting director Olly Moss, took inspiration from nature and wilderness photography, resulting in a visually captivating and immersive experience. The use of a limited colour palette and stylized textures enhances the game's distinct look and feel.
The UI in Firewatch is designed to be minimalistic so that the user is not taken away from the main focus of the game and the artwork. Jake Rodkin was responsible for all the UI design in this game.