The Beginner's Guide to Graphic Design

MP4 | Video: 1280x720 | 62 kbps | 48 KHz | Duration: 1 Hours | 456 MB

Genre: eLearning | Language: English

Get a firm understanding of what great design looks like. Explore 76 samples of design from 9 categories of design.

Who this is for

This class is for people who know a little bit about graphic design but want to dive deeper. You can recognize a well designed poster or website when you see it, but you want to know WHY.

Why did the poster designer choose an illustration instead of a photo?

Why did the book cover designer use that photo?

Why the web designer do the site in that style?

What this course covers

I cover 9 graphic design specialties in this course. Logos, packaging, posters, book covers, motion graphics, websites, annual reports, environmental graphics, and editorial design.

In each section I'll discuss WHY the work is good, the thinking that went into it, and any other anecdotes I may have about that field.

What you’ll achieve

When we’re done you’ll understand the process that goes into making great graphic design. You’ll see that good graphic design is usually concept driven. And you’ll have a good overview of 9 major specialities within graphic design.

Before you start any journey you should look at a map to see where you’re going. If you're considering learning design, this is your map.