Introduction to Sustainable Graphic Design
A course by Núria Vila Punzano
Creative Director and Graphic Designer.
Barcelona, Spain.
Joined November 2016
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, Creative Director and Graphic Designer
Joined November 2016
Learn to go further than simple aesthetics and reduce the environmental impact of your projects
- Spanish with subtitles in English
- 99% positive reviews (167)
- 2530 students

Learn to go further than simple aesthetics and reduce the environmental impact of your projects
Did you know that approximately seventy percent of a design project’s environmental impact is decided during its initial phase? Caring for your design while you care for the planet is possible. Discover how to carry out your work with more sustainable methods by taking inspiration from nature and going a step beyond aesthetics.
In this course, you’ll learn the key elements of sustainable design to help create projects that are better for the planet. Together with Núria Vila, creative director and graphic designer, learn about different environmental criteria and discover the impact each one has in order to minimize the ecological footprint of your projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 27 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (167)
- 2530 students
- 18 lessons (2h 56m)
- 27 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Redesign a recent project that you’ve made or are currently working on. Apply your new knowledge to reduce its ecological footprint.

Who is this online course for?
Anyone who has notions of graphic design and would like to go a step beyond aesthetics to create projects with a reduced environmental impact.
Requirements and materials
To take this course you need basic notions of design and a commitment to taking better care of the planet.
Regarding the materials, you need the same tools that you used to create the project that you will be redesigning.

Reviews

A course by Núria Vila Punzano
From her residence in Barcelona, creative director and graphic designer Núria Vila designs with the desire to apply common sense and sustainability criteria in each of her projects. Her work encompasses corporate identity, visual and editorial communication, and packaging. It was in 2009 when she teamed up with the Gallecs Consortium to find better ways of designing projects that care for the planet and minimize environmental impact.
Currently, she works for different types of clients, from cultural entities like the Rural Life Museum, to public administrations like the Barcelona Provincial Council. She has collaborated with large clients like the supermarket chain Ametller Origen, and smaller ones that allow her to experiment, such as the SlowMov cafeteria. In addition, she teaches several classes in different design schools.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Introduction to sustainable design
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Sustainability
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Ecodesign
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Circular economy
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U3
Action
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Charge
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Initial analysis
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Concept
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materials
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Formats
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Production technique and finishes
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Use and consumption
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Final management
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Redesign
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U4
Tips and final analysis
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Assessment of environmental improvements
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How to communicate
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Good practice tips
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Sustainable Graphic Design
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Helen_87
Me ha encantado el curso de "Introducción al diseño gráfico sostenible"! Núria lo explica todo claramente y me encanta su trabajo, todo muy pensado y cuidado. Hay también muchos recursos adicionales y recomendaciones, para que las alumnas podamos hacer también nuestros proyectos de diseño sostenible, teniendo en cuenta la economia circular.
¡Muchas gracias por todos los conocimientos que nos compartes Núria! Estoy deseando que haya una segunda parte ;)
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delphine.weisse
Intéressant
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shirleybrito
O curso é bom, mas esperava que abordasse mais ideias criativas com designs diferenciados usando produtos sustentáveis. Achei que perdeu muito tempo falando sobre sustentabilidade, quando poderia ter focado mais na criatividade e diferenciação usando os materiais sustentáveis, e de forma que pudesse ter mais agilidade no processo de produção.
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anelifranco97
Súper valioso curso para principiantes en diseño sostenible. Abarca los conceptos básicos de la sostenibilidad y la economía circular. Sin duda, Nuria debería hacer una segunda parte, para profundizar en temas intermedios y avanzados.
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athi_greco
Hermoso curso, me parece de vital importancia que lo hagan los diseñadores ya que el cuidado del ambiente no debe ser una opción hoy en día, sino que una obligación y compromiso para con el planeta. Hay que incluir siempre buenas prácticas ambientales. Gracias Nuria por los conocimientos y compartir tus experiencias, muy buenas explicaciones y recursos adicionales. Lo único que no me gustó fue que no respondieran los posteos de los últimos alumnos.
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