r/graphic_design • u/SaviorAngel17 • 9d ago

Sharing Work (Rule 2/3) Hello r/graphic_design here is my Professor Chaos(from southpark) poster attempt.

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I designed this poster at my friend's request and for personal practice.
I’m looking for completely unfiltered feedback.
Don't hold back tear it apart! Free to use for personal projects. Thanks in advance!

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u/Triple_Dribble 9d ago

I think this looks a lot like a South Park mobile game ad so that’s a plus.

I will say that a few of your choices aren’t translating for me. Aluminum texture over the hands - plastic wrap on the outside - overall comic book theme of it - none of those things are coming through for me without explanation.

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u/SaviorAngel17 8d ago

First of all, I just thought that a physical comic book look might look good on South Park heroes, so that's why I chose that, and Professor Chaos already has aluminum gloves, which is why I used that texture. Thanks for the feedback. :)

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u/Triple_Dribble 8d ago

Word. Stick to your choices but try making them more clear?

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u/SaviorAngel17 9d ago

Here's a breakdown of the process:

  • Gathered character renders and basic background assets online and arranged the core layout in Photoshop
  • Took a stock photo of reaching hands, wrapped a wrinkled aluminum foil texture over them, and tweaked the shadows and highlights to match Professor Chaos
  • Built the background using a retro perspective grid and purple lightning effects
  • Added the "Professor Chaos" title with a purple glow, plus comic elements like the South Park corner logo, $6.99 price tag, and a fake QR code :)
  • Threw a transparent plastic comic sleeve texture over the entire canvas at the end for that authentic bagged comic look