Design a vintage postcard from the future

An Introduction

Download the Section I Class Guide
It can be found here or in the resources drawer of this section.
Take a History Lesson! Read "Science Influences Culture"
It can be found in the PDF.
Create a mood board
Do some research of your own. Start a Pinterest account and collect the past.
Sketch your retro
Sketch / Doodle things that feel retro to you. Upload a photo of your creations and share them with the class.

Choose a City and Get Creative

Download the Section II Class Guide
It can be found here or in the resources drawer of this section.
Choose a city
Choose the city you would like to illustrate.
Read 'Ideation: Failing Fast' from the PDF
Start to come up with ideas for your futuristic retro city. Sketch a lot and start to narrow your futuristic components down to a few ideas.
Set Up Your Artboard
Set up your illustrator file using either a moo.com or USPS template.

The Work Begins

Download the Section III Class Guide
It can be found here or in the resources drawer of this section.
Sketch Compositions
Pick a few ideas and really start refining them on paper.
Digitize your drawing
Scan or photograph your drawing and bring it into the computer
Illustrate your drawing
Use your illustrator skills to bring your idea to life
Print and share your work
Get them printed and send them to your friends!

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Additional Resources

Nadine Schurr

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