ERIK GIBSON | GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ILLUSTRATION
Occasionally, Erik will use his free time to explore different avenues in design. Typically, this begins by sketching and illustrating. It's the quickest way to explore the many outcomes a project could manifest itself. In rare instances, the illustrations will present themselves as strong enough to be used as the final design.
Using only a mockup for reference, the chair was first drawn in Illustrator. Then each piece was separated per the clients direction.
Using only a mockup for reference, the chair was first drawn in Illustrator. Then each piece was separated per the clients direction.
Instructional diagram
The client provided the image and the hardware that'll be used to put the chair together. The client requested that the image be broken into the parts that the consumer would have to put together.
The following render was in fact created using only Adobe Illustrator.
The following render was in fact created using only Adobe Illustrator.
Vortex energy drink
Vortex is a very early packaging concept. The goal was to envision a completely new brand of drink that would be sold in stores.
This project demonstrates the creative capacity Erik can accomplish from start to finish with no direction, just a goal.
Sketches | Mood board
Occasionaly, Erik will have free time and motivation to sketch at random. Sometimes, he challenges himself to create an identity from a word or adjective.
Sketches | Quake on the Lake
When starting a brand new identity, Erik typically starts by drawing out preliminary concepts before even going to the computer.
This concept was experimented with using a program called Sketchbook Pro.
This concept was experimented with using a program called Sketchbook Pro.
Sketchbook Pro® Studies
At times, Erik enjoys trying new techniques using his Wacom tablet. He is a big proponent of using the latest technology.