Learn from the Experts: 5 Renowned Designers to Teach You at Domestika.

If you are passionate about design, you have probably heard of some of the most influential designers in the world. On Domestika, you can access the courses taught by some of them, who share their experience and knowledge with all of us.

We introduce you to 5 renowned designers and the courses they teach on Domestika so you can learn from the best. From editorial design to corporate identity and typography, these courses will give you the tools to improve your skills and take your projects to the next level, so get ready to discover new techniques and concepts from the greats of design!

Ellen Lupton (@elupton)

Ellen Lupton is among the most talented and influential graphic designers in the United States. She was born in Philadelphia in the 1960s and showed a keen interest in design from an early age. She studied at university and then went on to write books on design and curate exhibitions at influential art and design museums. Ellen is highly respected in the design and considered an expert in typography and editorial design.

She teaches at leading universities and has helped hundreds of students develop talent and creativity. Sometimes she even incorporates unexpected elements into her designs, which makes them truly surprising and original.

In the course Typography design for brand storytelling, you will learn how to create brand identities through typography. With it, you will learn how to develop solid typographic ideas and combine colors, textures, words, and images with telling captivating stories that connect with your audience. This course is ideal for discovering the expressive power of typographic design so that your clients have a voice that communicates with their audience.

Mario Eskenazi (@marioeskenazi)

It is essential to learn from the masters to improve in any field. Design is undoubtedly necessary to pay attention to a reference like Mario Eskenazi, a graphic designer and architect. He has worked as a freelance designer in Barcelona since 1974. In 1980 he established Mario Eskenazi Studio. Since 1997 he has been a member of AGI (Alliance Graphique Internationale).

Mario has a great conceptual ability and a subtly simple graphic style that reflects his mentality and attitude towards life. His professional background and approach to design are valuable sources of teaching and inspiration.
His work includes designing identity systems, branding, exhibitions, editorial, illustration, signage, packaging, naming, typography, web, and digital design.

In his course Ad Hoc Design: Memorable Graphic Identities, you will have the opportunity to explore together with Eskenazi, the thinking methods and creative process he uses. Through analyzing some of his best projects over the last few years, Eskenazi will guide you in the search for unique and specific solutions, combining reasoning and intuition.

Enric Jardi (@enricjardi)

Enric Jardí is a leading designer specializing in editorial design, art direction, book covers, corporate identity, typography, and illustration. He has written several books, including "Twenty-two Tips on Typography" and "Twenty-two things you should never do with Letters," both translated into several languages, as well as "Thinking with Images," translated into several languages.

In addition to his career as a designer, he is also a renowned lecturer at various universities and design schools in Spain and Finland. He was president of the Association of Art Directors and Graphic Designers ADG-FAD. He has received multiple awards for his work, including the National Culture Prize in Design from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Making design mistakes can be an opportunity to learn and develop skills. In his course Editorial Design: Think Like a Designer, you will learn through your mistakes to approach your editorial projects with a more professional perspective every time.

Ruedi Baur (@silent)

The graphic artist and designer Ruedi Baur specialize in thinking about public spaces. He first worked on the visual identity and signage of major cultural institutions in Paris, such as the Picasso Museum and the Pompidou Centre, before concentrating on architecture and urban planning issues. He teaches worldwide and runs two research workshops: Intégral Ruedi Baur Paris and Intégral Ruedi Baur Zürich.

Among the many projects he has worked on is the signage for The New School in New York, the signage for Cologne-Bonn and Vienna airports, and, more recently, the information system for the future Grand Paris Express metro lines (2022-2030).

In his course Graphic Design for Architectural Spaces, you will acquire skills to create graphic designs adapted to architectural projects. Through practical activities and analysis of ideas, you will learn to develop functional or artistic texts integrated into urban or architectural spaces. Upon completion, you will have the ability to enhance any environment through the use of signage.

Mark Porter (@mark_porter)

Mark Porter, a Scottish designer based in England, has been creative since childhood, spending much time drawing and playing the guitar. After studying Modern Languages at Oxford University, he began doing illustrations for an academic journal and creating event posters. The editors accepted his proposal for a magazine redesign, allowing him to publish his first professional work.

Despite transitioning to digital and television media, Mark remained involved in the print media industry for 15 years. He has held various positions, from editorial designer to art director, for major European magazines, newspapers, publishers, and television channels. In addition, he was the creative director of The Guardian and has collaborated with the New Statesman magazine and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, among others, as well as with charities and cultural organizations.

In Mark's course Innovative Design Systems for Editorial and Digital Media, you will learn layout design, color, and imagery to create a visual language that communicates with your audience and reinforces your brand identity. Do you want to learn how to create your own?