As we head into 2023, the world of design and fashion is abuzz with anticipation for the newest color palettes. From bright and bold hues to softer, more muted tones, the color palette for 2023 is all about embracing the present and looking towards the future. Here are some of the colors that we can expect to see dominating the design world in 2023: Rust (C: 28% M: 84% Y:… Read More
Web design trends are constantly evolving and changing. As we move into 2023, there are a few key trends that are likely to shape the look and feel of websites in the coming years. Here are some of the top web design trends to watch for in 2023: Dark Mode: With the increasing popularity of OLED displays and the desire to reduce eye strain and save battery life, dark mode… Read More
We wanted to ask experts working in animation where they thought the industry was going in the future. We asked them a series of questions, and here’s what they had to say. Where do you see the future of animation going? Steve Cotroneo, President of SAC Design is currently noticing that animation is moving in a couple of noticeably parallel directions. One direction is interactive videos and the second is… Read More
Add that extra layer of oomph to your next design undertaking with these free textures, versatile enough to use in photography or vector-based projects! In these previews we prepared them with a vector logo for examples. 20 Realistic Rusty Metal Textures (with bonus displacement map) by Spoon Graphics These rusty metal textures were made from buildings and WW2 era hanger bay sidings from a WWII Aerodome! It includes a color… Read More
Talented Platt Alum uses her skills to help others learn. Jennifer Brincho is a Platt College San Diego alumni with many talents. One of them is creating unique character designs and illustrations. She’s a graduate from our 3D Animation program and has used many of her creative character designs to create her 3D projects. We discovered this recent project through her Behance portfolio and loved the creative concept behind it…. Read More
The true design aficionado knows how crucial typography is to high-level artistry and creative design. It’s not always easy to find the perfect font, however. Here is our list of the very best typography sites for finding fonts for all uses and other typographic resources. Creative Market Creative Market is an online marketplace where members of the community can offer up their own font designs. Every week the site offers… Read More
A Star Wars franchise breakdown of special effects In 1977, George Lucas and his team changed the way we saw and created movies forever. It was an epic challenge, because Lucas had envisioned an entire universe full of creatures, spaceships and technologies that didn’t exist yet. In fact, even the visual effects technology to portray this universe was in its infancy. So how did they do it? Trilogy I: Episodes… Read More
Learn Video Production Tips from the Professionals. Everyone seems to be creating video content now—unfortunately, not everyone knows how to create good video content! With a few video production tips from the pros, however, you will be well on your way to making some awesome videos. Here are our best pro tips for video production. Want to learn more video production with hands-on instruction? Visit these pages: BS Degree: Digital Video Production… Read More
You probably already know that Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the central components of the Adobe Creative Suite. However, you may not have a strong grasp on the details of when to use each one and what each program is capable of—especially since these distinctions often confound even professionals working in the industry. Knowing the differences is key to creating better work, because using the wrong program can… Read More
Military Friendly Schools released it’s 2020-21 Military Friendly® Schools list. Platt College San Diego is thrilled to announce that once again, they have been awarded and recognized as one of the top Military Friendly schools around the nation. Now in its 10th year, the Military Friendly® has upheld its mission to offer veterans, their spouses, and the military community with optimum choices for education opportunities. Platt College San Diego is… Read More