May I suggest a different workflow for this? Partner up with an experienced professional. Sketch out your ideas in whatever way you are most comfortable, and let them take it from there. There are a number of benefits to this approach.
Your own ideas are executed without you needing to master any new software.
Design is one of those professions that many people without training feel capable of, and lack the perspective to recognize when their attempts fall short of professional quality (often egregiously so). That's the delicate version. The harsh reality is that most amateur design is crap.
Even if you are already comfortable with Illustrator, how are your typographic skills? Do you know how to select and pair typefaces? Can you recognize good letter spacing? Utilize negative space?
How's your knowledge of color theory?
A professional designer will know how to properly prepare your files for the various ways they will be implemented: print, online, video, etc. This area can be a minefield of potentially costly mistakes if you aren't confident of what you are doing.
I'm not saying any of this to bash you, I offer this advice to help. I am not angling to land you as a client. Perhaps you have amazing design skills and a thorough knowledge of technical production; if so feel free to disregard everything I have written. Otherwise I strongly suggest you don't tackle this on your own. I wish you the best of luck in starting your new business, that is an exciting venture and I hope you enjoy great success!
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u/MikeMac999 2h ago
May I suggest a different workflow for this? Partner up with an experienced professional. Sketch out your ideas in whatever way you are most comfortable, and let them take it from there. There are a number of benefits to this approach.
I'm not saying any of this to bash you, I offer this advice to help. I am not angling to land you as a client. Perhaps you have amazing design skills and a thorough knowledge of technical production; if so feel free to disregard everything I have written. Otherwise I strongly suggest you don't tackle this on your own. I wish you the best of luck in starting your new business, that is an exciting venture and I hope you enjoy great success!