Character Illustration & Magazine Cover

Design Problem

The client has requested a prototype for the cover page of a new gaming magazine, GAMIT. The cover art requires an illustration of a character suited for an adversary style game. Additionally, the client has requested a unique and distinctive masthead design.

Solution

Character Design:
1. The character was initially sketched using reference materials and then traced in Adobe Illustrator. Techniques utilized include the pen tool, blob brush tool, gradients, stroke profiles, width tool, and various effect tools to refine the design.
2. Masthead Design:
The masthead was designed in Adobe Illustrator, with a custom typography created by referencing an existing font for inspiration. Finally, all the elements were combined to create the cover page.