PRINT is excited to introduce our latest
Designer of the Week, LA–based John Lee. Read on to learn a bit more about this designer, illustrator and front-end developer who values minimalism in design.
Name: John Lee
Name of Studio: Keebs
Location: Los Angeles
How would you describe your work?I have a background in illustration, and I incorporate that into a lot of my work. Overall, I’m a fan of minimalism and simplicity.
Where do you find inspiration?Fellow artists and designers, vintage artwork, traveling and the city of Los Angeles.
Who are some of your favorite designers or artists?Smug One, Sainer, David Choe, Craola, Kim Jung Gi
Do you have a favorite among all the projects you’ve worked on?Waffle Wings
Is there a project that stands out to you as having been the biggest challenge of your career so far?The logo design for Natural Warrior Tea Co. was challenging. The company used teas originating from Latin American and Asian countries, and the goal for the logo was to create a warrior character composed of various motifs from these countries.
What do you hope to accomplish in the future?I hope to expand my work across different canvases. Also, I hope to develop more of my own paintings and eventually build up a collection to display in a gallery.
What’s your best advice for designers today?Find your specialty, and try to bring something unique to the table.
Additional work by John Lee:
[COURSE] Digital Illustration Basics: Learn simple techniques for creating professional artwork using Adobe Illustrator. Let an experienced illustrator guide you illustration projects and get your creative juices flowing. Course topics range from proportion, perspective, and lighting to the mechanics of using basic shapes, symbols, gradients, and more. In this instructor-led course, your work will be graded and critiqued by an experienced illustrator and designer.