Illustration and Design of Children's Books
The children's publishing market
A course by Carlos Higuera, Designer, Illustrator, and Art Director
About the video: The children's publishing market
Overview
“Now we are going to do a small market analysis to know what has already been done in terms of children's publications.”
In this video lesson Carlos Higuera addresses the topic: The children's publishing market, which is part of the Domestika online course: Illustration and Design of Children's Books. Learn professional techniques to create and edit your own ABC books.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we'll explore the intricacies of the children's publishing market. Before diving into creating our books. it's crucial to first analyze what's already been done in the market. A book may seem like a straightforward proposal—illustrate some texts with pictures—but the reality is far more complex and A book encompasses various levels of meaning. For example. a child learns to handle a book. turn pages. interpret images by engaging with a book. This interaction is foundational to their understanding. and connect those images to the real world. creating a unique and delightful e...”
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Course summary for: Illustration and Design of Children's Books
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
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Children's Illustration, Digital Illustration, Editorial Design, Narrative, Vector Illustration

Carlos Higuera
A course by Carlos Higuera
Carlos Higuera is a graphic designer and illustrator. He studied children's illustration and creative processes at the Sótano Blanco art school in Buenos Aires, Argentina and worked as an art director for Leo Burnett and Sancho BBDO. Together with Azul Piñeiro, he currently directs the Kudasai Design Studio. He also coordinates talks and online illustration workshops and is committed to creating illustrated books and mobile applications for children. His work has been published and exhibited in countries such as Japan, Germany, Spain, France, the United States, Argentina, and Colombia.
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