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Re: Show HN: Free and open-source illustrations for your projects

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Post by Ekfos »

hsbauauvhabzb wrote: post #111

I’ve long been wondering: I have a need for probably 3-6 custom vectors every 3-6 months. I want them to be consistent in style, colour etc. how can I go about finding an artist to do this for me? I’m happy to pay for quality, or use open source work if I find a good set, but currently I don’t know where to start

I do illustrations, you can see my works at: https://ekfos.artstation.com/. If you like them, get in touch. Mods: not sure if such a post is welcome here; delete if you think it doesn't fit. There was not email attached to hsbauauvhabzb so I couldn't email him.

Re: Show HN: Free and open-source illustrations for your projects

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Post by echelon »

keithnz wrote: post #117

I'm not sure what it is about this style of drawing ( which does look great ), but when I see it, it feels too "corporate" or too "marketing" oriented and I don't really relate to it. It tends to trigger my "bullshit" detector. Probably because it's far too abused.

It's gone too far. These designs are annoying.

I'm so sick of these inoffensive, unremarkable, totally forgettable blob people that I'm going with an anthropomorphic kitsune as our corporate mascot.

https://fakeyou.com (3 pieces originally, with more I just had done for our upcoming storyteller.io virtual production tech: https://imgur.com/a/IPZgsoE )

You'd be surprised the amazing commercial artwork you can get done by just exploring Twitter.

Re: Show HN: Free and open-source illustrations for your projects

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Post by gillesjacobs »

keithnz wrote: post #117

I'm not sure what it is about this style of drawing ( which does look great ), but when I see it, it feels too "corporate" or too "marketing" oriented and I don't really relate to it. It tends to trigger my "bullshit" detector. Probably because it's far too abused.

The style is sometimes called 'Alegria art' or 'Corporate Memphis' [1] and is explicitly aimed at being inclusive. But megacorps have overused and it's cliche, garish and bland now. Luckily, there are communities dedicated to erasing this aesthetic scorch from our zeitgeist [2].

1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_Memphis

2. https://www.reddit.com/r/fuckalegriaart/

Re: Show HN: Free and open-source illustrations for your projects

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Post by skinkestek »

gillesjacobs wrote: post #123
keithnz wrote: post #117

I'm not sure what it is about this style of drawing ( which does look great ), but when I see it, it feels too "corporate" or too "marketing" oriented and I don't really relate to it. It tends to trigger my "bullshit" detector. Probably because it's far too abused.

The style is sometimes called 'Alegria art' or 'Corporate Memphis' [1] and is explicitly aimed at being inclusive. But megacorps have overused and it's cliche, garish and bland now. Luckily, there are communities dedicated to erasing this aesthetic scorch from our zeitgeist [2]. 1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_Memphis 2. https://www.reddit.com/r/fuckalegriaart/

That's a new level of low for Reddit I think (at least it is my first time seeing it): "this community is available in the app".

That is a very nice way to phrase "our way or the highway" I think.

It's almost like those people want lemmy to succeed.

Re: Show HN: Free and open-source illustrations for your projects

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Post by skinkestek »

gillesjacobs wrote: post #123
keithnz wrote: post #117

I'm not sure what it is about this style of drawing ( which does look great ), but when I see it, it feels too "corporate" or too "marketing" oriented and I don't really relate to it. It tends to trigger my "bullshit" detector. Probably because it's far too abused.

The style is sometimes called 'Alegria art' or 'Corporate Memphis' [1] and is explicitly aimed at being inclusive. But megacorps have overused and it's cliche, garish and bland now. Luckily, there are communities dedicated to erasing this aesthetic scorch from our zeitgeist [2]. 1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_Memphis 2. https://www.reddit.com/r/fuckalegriaart/

Another one:

At least when I think of "Corporate Memphis" I think of weirdly disproportional humans.

To the credit of the poster none of the humans I saw in these illustrations looked like their parents had a run in with radiation or nasty pesticides or anything.

I.e. and to be clear: Unlike most other such illustrations I found these to be nice.

Re: Show HN: Free and open-source illustrations for your projects

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Post by rcpt »

gillesjacobs wrote: post #123
keithnz wrote: post #117

I'm not sure what it is about this style of drawing ( which does look great ), but when I see it, it feels too "corporate" or too "marketing" oriented and I don't really relate to it. It tends to trigger my "bullshit" detector. Probably because it's far too abused.

The style is sometimes called 'Alegria art' or 'Corporate Memphis' [1] and is explicitly aimed at being inclusive. But megacorps have overused and it's cliche, garish and bland now. Luckily, there are communities dedicated to erasing this aesthetic scorch from our zeitgeist [2]. 1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_Memphis 2. https://www.reddit.com/r/fuckalegriaart/

Is this their last common ancestor? https://guidebookgallery.org/pics/splashes/acrobat/6.0-profe...

Re: Show HN: Free and open-source illustrations for your projects

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Post by celestialcheese »

hsbauauvhabzb wrote: post #111

I’ve long been wondering: I have a need for probably 3-6 custom vectors every 3-6 months. I want them to be consistent in style, colour etc. how can I go about finding an artist to do this for me? I’m happy to pay for quality, or use open source work if I find a good set, but currently I don’t know where to start

Behance[1]. I've hired a number of illustrators and artists off there and the work has been fantastic, and surprisingly reasonably priced. It takes a bit of interviewing to find someone who's available who has a style you like.

https://www.behance.net/

Re: Show HN: Free and open-source illustrations for your projects

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Post by TheMightyLlama »

e98cuenc wrote: post #42

Shameless plug, we have a good set of illustrations on https://www.storyset.com/ . The big difference is StorySet illustrations can be animated and the styles are different. Both products are quite complementary.

They look amazing. Is there a way to requeset custom illutrations?

Re: Show HN: Free and open-source illustrations for your projects

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Post by dotancohen »

swyx wrote: post #48

I collect a repo of all these free illo projects here! https://github.com/sw-yx/spark-joy#illustrations

I've got a few PRs to send, but my Github SSH keys aren't here right now. I'll send them in a few days. Thanks!

Most everything that I've got to add I've found here on HN, and were superior to what I was previously using. I'm not affiliated with any of it.

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