Will's Work Book

Will Truran

I have been working as a commercial artist, concentrating on graphic designer since 2010. During this time I ran my own clothing brand, worked in a small agency as a UI/UX designer, developed large format displays for Tylenol and Band-Aid, designed tshirts for Harley-Davidson, aided P&G develop tech-based home advancements, as well as worked out of my own studio where I have helped many small brands develop their aesthetic. Most recently I have accepted a role as Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Old Dominion University and run my studio out of Norfolk Virginia. Outside of design I enjoy rock climbing, snowboarding, going to the movies, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and creating content with the Mof1 Network.

SPACE POSTERS

Illustration of a headless man in a jumpsuit

MARTYR

COVID POSTERS

A CHILD

Holocaust Posters

Dungeons & Designers

Logofolio

Lord Of The Rings

YAWYENGLII

MALLMANN CONCEPT

EMERGENCE

2 ROCS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

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SEARCHING FOR
SAVANNA

DELI FRESH THREADS

I Love Star Wars

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SPACE POSTERS

is a project that encompasses a captivating series of animated posters designed in a Futuristic User Interface (FUI) style reminiscent of the immersive interfaces seen in science fiction films. The primary aim is to bridge the gap between our contemporary achievements, often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of today's world, and the allure of a blockbuster summer movie. I firmly believe that through attention-grabbing posters, NASA and other space organizations can rekindle the sense of wonder that once enthralled children during the historic moon landing era.

The poster creation process begins within Adobe Illustrator, where meticulous drawings and precise positioning lay the foundation, all while keeping motion in mind. Subsequently, these artworks are imported into After Effects, where they are brought to life with dynamic animations and an additional layer of captivating effects. Additionally, my workflow now incorporates Blender, a powerful tool that allows for the creation of immersive scenes, enriching the storytelling aspect of each poster with added depth and dimension.

SPACE POSTERS

Static Poster showing the Dart Mission Impact

Static Poster showing a vintage looking radio interface

Static Poster with Viking 1 Lander in the center

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Searching for Savanna

is a personal style exploration, utilizing the article Searching for Savanna by Pacific Standard . The article covers the topic of missing and murdered Native American women. I am thankful for publications that will write hard hitting and educational articles like this one. Written by Mona Gable and originally published by Pacific Standard. Both the font, public sans, and columned layout symbolize the cold and authoritative nature of the government’s role. The illustrations feel violent as they break through the layout like those raising their voices for the killed and missing. The illustrations compliment the writing. Each based off a person or event that brought intense meaning and purpose into this piece.

SEARCHING FOR SAVANNA

Spread featuring buffalo head illustration

Spread featuring horse head illustration

Spread featuring large copy and small bird

Illustrations

Illustration of a rope with an evidence tag

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2 ROCS

is a project I started with my brother. At its core, it is serving as an outlet for our nerd interests. Through it, we are creating products like Dungeons and Dragons accessories and original board games.

KEYWORDS

Roleplaying Games Game Design Cards & Dice Illustration Interactive Design Print Design

LINKS

2ROCS.COM

COLLABORATORS

The illustrations for Deep Space Here We Come were done by Jake Romano.

DETAILS

Spell Dice

An original spelling game where players spend points to buy dice with letters on them, they then roll their dice to see which letters they can use to spell a word to earn more points. It's a new experience based on traditional principles. A game that combines chance and knowledge. In addition to developing the game and designing the packaging, I am also developing a mobile first companion site which will hold the rules and provide a way of digitally keeping track of your score.

Deep Space, Here We Come

An original co-op board game where you play as the crew of a transport vessel that is falling apart. Save your ship, before you’re hopelessly plunged into space and your alien cargo escapes.

Potions & Liquids

A digital Print & Play card set that will help your 5E players keep track of the abilities and usage of the items you are giving them. They contain unique illustrations, stats, and dice requirements. You can purchase the set on DMS Guild.

Spells & Cantrips

A digital Print & Play card set that will help your spell casters quickly see what spells they have available. Each card is uniquely illustrated and available in 2 themes, Lawful and Evil.

Beast Cards

A digital Print & Play card set that will help with random encounters and provide the stats a druid needs when changing into a beast.

2 ROCS

stack of cards with an illustration of a hand casting a spell

Branding

Spell Dice

Deep Space Here We Come

DnD Potion Cards

Photo of multiple cards on character sheet

DnD Spell Cards

card with information for Dancing Lights

card with finger pointing and a wire wrapped around it

front and back of Scroll of Feeblemind Card

front and back of Ring of Invisibility Card

front and back of Scroll of Thaumaturgy Card

front and back of Speak With Animals Card

DnD Beast Cards

Assorted Graphics

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DUNGEONS & DESIGNERS

is a podcast I started with my brother Dan Truran and friends Zach Wilkinson and Courtney Leach. The Mof1 Network picked up the show. There it continued with myself, Patrick Hill, Andrew Sale, Tracie Ching, and Rae Torres.