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Charley Pangus – Master Merch Design
Dive into the world of merchandise design with Charley Pangus’s Master Merch Design comprehensive course. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start a career in merch design or an experienced designer aiming to refine your skills, this course offers a deep dive into the tools, techniques, and principles essential for creating standout merchandise.
Course Modules:
- Introduction to the Academy:
- A warm welcome to the world of merch design.
- Dive into the community and discover the keys to success in the industry.
- Get hands-on with T-shirt mockups, setting the stage for your design journey.
- Mastering Photoshop:
- Familiarize yourself with Photoshop’s keyboard shortcuts for efficient design.
- Set up your document and customize your workspace tailored to merch design.
- Navigate through menu systems and master essential tools like the Pen Tool, Eraser, Shapes, Type, and more.
- Dive deeper into advanced tools, layer styles, masks, and the distinction between raster and smart object layers.
- Basic Design Principles:
- Understand the importance of grid systems in design.
- Learn about visual hierarchy and its role in creating impactful designs.
- Access a downloadable PDF on visual hierarchy for quick reference.
- Font Fundamentals:
- Discover the art of finding and installing the right fonts, and understand licensing.
- Customize typefaces using layer styles and warps to make your designs pop.
- Get exclusive access to a curated font download to enhance your design arsenal.
- Designing Basic Graphics:
- Craft a unique badge using type on a path and layer styles.
- Create captivating designs harnessing the power of vector graphics.
- The Art of Texturing:
- Add depth to your designs using custom brushes.
- Learn texturing techniques with images, blend modes, and displacement maps.
- Dive into vintage texturing with the Plastisol Brushset, guided by Zac Shiffer.
- Access a collection of JPG texture downloads to elevate your designs.
Why Choose Charley Pangus’s Master Merch Design Course?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering everything from basic principles to advanced Photoshop techniques, this course ensures you’re well-equipped to tackle any merch design project.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from Charley Pangus’s vast experience in the industry, ensuring you learn from the best.
- Hands-on Learning: With practical exercises, downloadable resources, and real-world examples, you’ll be designing like a pro in no time.
Benefits for Students
- Skill Enhancement: Elevate your design skills, understanding both the art and science behind impactful merch design.
- Resource Access: From exclusive fonts to texture downloads, get your hands on a plethora of resources to aid your design journey.
- Community Engagement: Join a community of passionate designers, share your work, get feedback, and grow together.
- Career Boost: With the skills and knowledge gained, position yourself as a sought-after merch designer in the industry.
Embark on a transformative journey with Charley Pangus’s Master Merch Design course. Enroll today and unleash your true potential in the world of merchandise design!
