
Graphic Design Portfolio
Pictogram Distillation
Assignment: Choose objects from a finite list which are varied in subject matter. Draw three sketches of each item:
full detail
stylized and omitting some detail
distilled down to its essence to create a simplified, easily recognized pictogram derived from basic shapes.
Additionally, create a vector image in Adobe Illustrator which remains simple and easily recognizable, similar to the third sketch, but is more refined than the sketch.
Objects selected: Djembe drum and ship’s wheel
Materials used: Adobe Illustrator, Procreate