OBJECTIVE
For this assignment, I wanted to design a tiger using graphical elements that captured the animal's agile and powerful nature. I used line, shape, and form to create a structurally strong composition.
RESEARCH
I began by researching reference images of tigers in different dynamic poses, specifically looking for those that reflected key characteristics of their agility. I chose the image on the far right because of the pronounced curve in the tiger's spine.
SKETCHES
After selecting the reference image, I began sketching my design on paper to figure out how I wanted to translate it digitally. At this stage, I focused on simplifying details to highlight the tiger's major elements.
REFINEMENT
After sketching physically, I refined my animal mark by emphasizing key shapes and graphical elements. I used large, round, sweeping lines as the base of the tiger shape and broke them up with short, straight stripes.
EXPERIMENTATION WITH COLOR
FINAL
APPLICATION
My next step was to establish a background for the tiger. I used the Fibonacci sequence and the original phrase, "the stealthy tiger stalks through the jungle," to create a dynamic layout. I primarily focused on incorporating the same sharp lines I used in my original creature mark.
FINAL
