Making Designs inspired by my Liked TikToks!

Elliot introduces a graphic design video with a twist, starting with a curious incident of a dot appearing on his eye as he begins recording. Despite being tired and dealing with unexpected hives, he's excited to share a video where he'll create designs inspired by his liked TikToks. Elliot aims to blend the short-form content of TikTok with the long-form platform of YouTube, engaging his young audience. He humorously acknowledges the vulnerability in sharing liked TikToks and plans to focus on universally enjoyable content, like funny animal videos. The video sets out to create three designs based on varied TikTok genres, starting with a humorous cat video.

Elliot dives into the first design inspired by a TikTok of a cat reacting to chopped onions, aiming to capture the cat's squinty-eyed reaction to onions. He experiments with editing techniques to create a graphic that maintains the essence of the cat's expression while adding artistic touches. Transitioning to Illustrator, Elliot enhances the design with blending modes and considers the impact of noise when vectorizing. He debates text options and color schemes, eventually settling on 'Onion Cat' as the text. Elliot's process highlights the playful and exploratory nature of combining TikTok inspiration with graphic design.

For the second design, Elliot chooses a TikTok from Lollipops Playland featuring a cat mascot. He reminisces about his own childhood experiences with Lollipops Playland and appreciates the primary color scheme and quirky hashtags used in the video. After extracting the cat image from the video, Elliot applies editing techniques to create a base for the design. He explores typeface combinations and layout adjustments, aiming for a design that feels both unique and slightly awkward. Elliot's creative process showcases his willingness to experiment with different styles and elements to achieve a distinctive design.

The third design takes a more experimental turn, inspired by a TikTok featuring Tom Holland on 'The Graham Norton Show.' Elliot reflects on the playful and confident nature of the performance, wanting to capture the humorous exchange about animal impressions. After a break to watch a movie, which he finds profoundly impactful, Elliot returns with renewed creativity. He decides on a rough, noise-added effect for the design, incorporating bold colors and interesting textures. The design process is marked by experimentation with effects and layouts, highlighting Elliot's adventurous approach to graphic design.

Elliot wraps up the video by showcasing the completed designs, reflecting on the fun and uniqueness of the project. He shares his enjoyment of the process, from drawing inspiration from TikTok to experimenting with different design techniques. Elliot encourages viewers to engage with his content on TikTok and offers custom design services through his Twitch streams. He concludes with a light-hearted farewell and an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts and suggestions for future videos, expressing hope for continued creativity and connection with his audience.