Compositional Techniques for Graphic Design
Form
A course by Javier Alcaraz , Editorial and Typeface Designer
About the video: Form
Overview
“Designing is, after all, organizing shapes in space. But what do we mean by "form"? In this lesson, I will explain to you that design shapes have contours and structural axes. I'll also show you how to use shapes as design objects or as composition groups.”
In this video lesson Javier Alcaraz addresses the topic: Form, which is part of the Domestika online course: Compositional Techniques for Graphic Design. Learn how to use key elements to create clear and attractive graphic structures.
Partial transcription of the video
“In essence. designing involves arranging shapes within a space. But what exactly do we mean by shape? In this lesson. i'll delve into the concept of shapes in graphic design. demonstrate how to effectively work them. and guide you on creating new ones from groups. Let's embark on this exploration together. When discussing shape. we must agree that it refers to any visual object we perceive in our surroundings. Shapes. whether geometric like points. lines. and planes. or organic. are understood by the human mind through specific perceptual principles established by Gestalt psychologists. The...”
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Course summary for: Compositional Techniques for Graphic Design
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Design, Digital Design, Editorial Design, Graphic Design
Javier Alcaraz
A course by Javier Alcaraz
Javier Alcaraz is a graphic designer specializing in Typographic Design and Art Direction for Editorial Design. He began his design career for Argentina newspapers and worked on developing publications and institutional communication in Ecuador. In 2004, he left Argentina for Mexico, where he worked for important publishing houses like Grupo Media and Expansión.
In 2011, he founded elcerezo, a studio that works on editorial design, branding, and typeface design for clients in Latin America and Europe, including Google, the Mexican Ministry of Culture, TetraPack, and Forbes. He currently resides in Spain.
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