What is Photo Illustration?

It is essentially a collage where multiple assets are combined into a single scene.  The benefit is that there is full control over the design.

Case study #1

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University came to me with a simple need: how could they visually represent all of their research focusses in a single visual?

SU Engineering illustration

Case Study #2

Syracuse University’s Center of Excellence needed a visual to represent not only their research and collaboration, but also their physical location.

Syracuse University

Case Study #3

SUNY Oswego Department of Extended Learning was in need of several visuals for a campaign to boost summer enrollment.  The approach was to create a series of visuals that would reference the campus, the history of the school, and several of its well known programs.

Chemistry banner

Case Study #4

SUNY Oswego Student Affairs needed a visual to represent their four main goals for their five year plan.  The illustration was designed in such a way that each goal could be broken apart into a separate icon.

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What is the Value of Photo Illustration?

Specific colors, brand elements, photos, vector art, etc. can be utilized to ensure brand consistency.  Every photo illustration can also be readily turned into a motion graphic for digital use.  Additionally each element within the illustration can be designed separately – resulting in more content created during each project.