This course takes you on a fun tour of nine graphic design specialties, diving into the reasons behind great design instead of just the how. It’s about appreciating the thought and creativity that goes into each piece, sprinkled with some cool stories along the way.
A survey course that explore nine graphic design specialties
This is a survey course, I do not go into specifics about HOW the work is created, rather we'll explore WHY the work is good, the thinking that went into it, and any other anecdotes I may have about each field.
I cover nine graphic design specialties. They are: logos, packaging, posters, book covers, motion graphics, websites, annual reports, environmental graphics, and editorial design.
Enjoy!
Learn that good design is often concept driven
Understand why some design mediums need to communicate more quickly than others
Learn the thinking behind great graphic design and get a birds eye view of the entire field
Mason is a freelance graphic designer who has spent the past ten years working at such companies as TBWA/CHIAT/DAY, Deutsche, DNA Studio, Phenomenon, and many others. He specializes in interactive but he loves all aspects of design. He's also interested in the ways people learn. He strives to make his material as clear and concise as possible.
I found this course to be very intriguing. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in, or curious about graphic design as a career choice, who wants to know if it is right for them.
great quick introduction with many excamples. Perfect to get to know what Graphic design is, and already get to know different styles. I would recommend highly to get an overview plus the quiz is really well done. Thank You!
I think this course provides a good understanding of the different branches of graphic design with each having its own characteristics. It helps to differentiate all these areas and helps the designer which to focus on based on his or her interests.
Terrific overview of graphic design, providing straight information while sharing the creative and marketing strategy of actual designs and campaigns.
Simple and to the point, which is exactly what I was looking for! It's not comprehensive, just goes over the main fields and gives some excellent design examples and analysis. Worth a watch for new designers who are unsure about what field they may want to go into.
This course was all that I could have hoped for. I'm keen to do more, and you haven't squashed my enthusiasm. Thank you. Can't wait to get started.
Very entertaining and to the point. Would love it even more if it was possible to go more in depth or a follow along tutorial to give us an idea of how the design process might go.
This course was very good! gave a great overview as to what to expect ingraphic design. The real-life examples were an added plus as well. I would reccomned to those who want to get a general overview of graphic design.
Thanks Mason for all the examples of what graphic design work could be like. I wouldn't have known about annual reports publication if it weren't for your course.
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Brenda D. R.
Apesar de ser conciso, dá um excelente panorama sobre design gráfico e suas especificações. Adorei! Obrigada!!