before anything else, here's a poor compilation of some of my designs this 2018!! aside from lara hall (which i partly made using photoshop), i used ppt to create all of these!! 🥰



ps: @/all my artist friends who use legit software + graphics tablet, pls dont judge me 🤧

[chapter one: helpful ppt tools]



a. combining shapes is the most obvious way of creating good stuff in ppt! in case you can't find appropriate default shapes to match your concept, create a new one using the tool "curve." to polish, you can edit points (see: attached gfx) 💚

b. lines are almost always crucial for emphasis. by default, people use the cap type "flat" however out of personal preference, i always switch to "round" because it gives a cuter, more ~ebullient~ effect? switching to round cap also allows you to create a genuine dotted line 💗

c. installing (?) merge shapes add-ins is another super helpful way to make life easier (see attached gfx). this tool will help you create a solid shape out of multiple shapes! using this tool will save you from the hassle of grouping way too many shapes together!! 🌸

d. cropping photos by default is square-shaped! however, i've recently discovered that you can actually crop photos to diff shapes!! if you're struggling with dimensions, you can also adjust aspect ratio. these are simply done by cropping normally and exploring other options!! 💜

e. adjusting transparency is one of my favorite tools in powerpoint because it partly makes it on par with photoshop (lol). you can add dimension and depth to your drawings by adding a corresponding shape, picking the same color, and simply adjusting the transparency!! 💫

f. y'all probs know this by now but you can remove the background of photos by clicking "remove background." of course it does not magically disappear but you can adjust unwanted areas accordingly. you can also soften the cut by adjusting the softness of edges under format tab 🌻

g. this is another favorite because i love doing typography (altho it's my weakness)!! make your font design look more interesting by bending the text, adding shadow, etc! disclaimer however that text bending in adobe products is three to five times more efficient than this. 😂

h. i've been using this thing called "the brush effect" i have no idea how im supposed to explain it in under 280 characters so check out this tutorial from youtube user awesome presentations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mx_mRyPkjU … 🍋 note: road rage is not a default font.

i. not a big fan of gradients except if i wanna make my bg look a little less empty but aside from that you can also use gradient to make shapes w/ parted colors (see gfx). by nature, gradient effect will look softer in the middle but you can make it solid through adjustments 🌈

j. adding "artistic effects" or what i call filters is one of my key discoveries this year. it gave rise to the art style i used to design illustrations on my /book/ andromeda and my UP naming mahal & moonrise kingdom graphics!! note: this effect works only on photos 🐚

k. don't be scared to utilize default objects on ppt! i like to explore charts and smartart because they have really interesting elements that i can use mostly on infographics!! you can always find a way to make your objects look more professional (?) 🌿

l. lastly (for chapter one), for the love of god turn on your ruler and grid lines!! it will help you become more accurate in adjusting your shapes + will give you the reassurance that your objects are aligned perfectly!! 💜

[chapter two: picking colors]



i must admit, im not the best in picking color schemes but here are some of my hopefully helpful tips on how to make the colors work!! i also would like to emphasize the importance of contrasting colors; the more contrasting, the more pleasing 🌺

[chapter three: fonts]



not the biggest fan of fonts (im sorry) so i don't hoard & download a lot however, here are some of the nice fonts i've installed



btw i find it cuter to increase the spacing between letters sometimes ✨



note: dont overdo fonts & stick to 2-4 per poster.

additional (very important) note re download and use of suggested fonts: some of these are not for commercial use (i.e: using the font for commissions, branding, etc) unless you purchase the license so please make sure to check the author's notes before using!! ⚠️

[chapter four: conceptualization]



most of the time this is how i conceptualize my posters!!



make sure to focus on your artistic strengths! in my case, since i suck at figures & i think i am a better landscape artist, you'll notice that most of my posters are landscape-based 🌞

[chapter five: additional notes]



lastly, here are some other designing tips and notes to keep in mind!!



i promise you do not always have to have the biggest bg on traditional art to make cute ass designs!! you just have to constantly be curious and eager to create. 💌

i'd like to end this thread by saying that you don't necessarily have to own sophisticated softwares, gadgets, and materials to create; you can always find a way.



i genuinely hope this thread helped you one way or another! good luck on your future artventures! happy holidays! 💖

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